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High payraise yields cricitism, board of directors shake-up for Goldbelt

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High payraise yields cricitism, board of directors shake-up for Goldbelt

Emergency meeting elected new members.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Empire Live: Visitor Industry Task Force hears from the public

It’s the first public input meeting, here’s what people are saying.

Ron Laiti drops his ballot into a ballot box after voting in the Douglas Indian Association’s election on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Incumbents mostly keep their seats in Douglas Indian Association election

Results are expected to be certified soon.

The Juneau Police Department will hold an online vehicle auction beginning Jan. 27 at 8 a.m. (Courtesy photo)

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JPD to hold first vehicle auction of new year

26 unclaimed vehicles are up for grabs.

Members of Coast Guard Station Juneau aboard a 45-foot response boat—Medium conduct drills near Juneau, Jan. 24, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard rescues stranded hunter after boat capsizes

The man was rescued unharmed.

Mandatory disclosure laws could come to Juneau

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Mandatory disclosure laws could come to Juneau

Laws will get another look in March.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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State pursues plan to modernize rural 911 system

Alaska lags behind the Lower 48, but is striving to catch up.

$40 million for a road? Some Kupreanof Island residents want that money for ferries.

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$40 million for a road? Some Kupreanof Island residents want that money for ferries.

There’s more to it.

High winds blow snow out of the Sheep Creek valley south of downtown Juneau in March 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A cold wind blows: Taku Winds coming Friday

The beginning of the weekend will be a blustery one.

Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

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Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

Money’s in the bank, and bills are being paid, manging director said.

Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

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Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

New year, new executive director, renewed effort.

A fire hydrant in the snow along Glacier Highway on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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CCFR: Clear your hydrants and help your neighbors

Lend a hand to your neighbors and your emergency personnel.

A First Student school bus stalls out at D and 4th Streets in Douglas after snowfall on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. No students were on the bus at the time and the bus was safely backed down the street. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Late snow means safer roads this year compared to last

Juneau saw 58 total car crashes in December, way less than past two years.

Juneau’s City Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Finance Committee looks at health care, school bonds and Centennial Hall

Live updates from the meeting.

Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard plays a role in Juneau’s tourism industry

Our waters have never been busier.

John Morris Sr., of the Douglas Indian Association, speaks during the T’aaku Kwaan Yanyeidi Healing Kooteeyaa gifting Ceremony at Savikko Park on Wednesday, June 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas Indian Association holds tribal council elections

They’re filling five seats.

City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

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City plows ahead with more snow expected tonight

Buses are running and roads are plowed.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard suspends search for Sitka kayaker

His kayak was found capsized on Monday.

Volunteers from Humane Borders, a charitable organization, fill a water drum in the Arizona desert for immigrants traveling the waste. (Ken Huse | Courtesy Photo)

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A long way from home: Juneau man lends a hand on Mexico border

Mexico is a long way from Juneau, but humanity is universal.

In a proposed ordinance, the City and Borough of Juneau would give $2 million to Torrey Pines Development, a private developer which would build and run a $32 million assisted living facility on Clinton Drive in Vintage Park in the Mendenhall Valley.The City and Borough of Juneau purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park solely for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Senior housing project gets tentative go ahead

Assembly members like it, in theory.