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Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

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Alaska receives almost 10 times more unemployment filings since shutdown began

Federal shutdown hits home.

Regional airline cancels scheduled nonstop flights

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Regional airline cancels scheduled nonstop flights

One less option for travel out of Juneau.

Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

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Seven applied, one won. Here’s Juneau’s newest Assembly member.

It’s her first time in public office.

Southeast man arrested with meth at Ketchikan airport

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Southeast man arrested with meth at Ketchikan airport

KETCHIKAN — A rural Southeast Alaska man suspected of carrying methamphetamine was arrested at the Ketchikan airport.

A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Normal bus service resumes

Downtown riders rejoice.

Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

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Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

“She was part of our family.”

Everything you need to know for the 2019 Women’s March

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Everything you need to know for the 2019 Women’s March

It’s a women’s wave.

Juliea Gregory and Shgen George greet returning chum salmon in the clear water that gives Kaxdigoowu Héen its Tlingit name. (Courtesy Photo | Richard Carstensen)

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Why does Mendenhall Valley have mink, otters and bear? Naturalists shed light.

They shed light on a watershed.

Should Juneau revisit water fluoridation? New study renews debate

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Should Juneau revisit water fluoridation? New study renews debate

Decade-old issue flares up again.

Here’s the lowdown on Girl Scouts cookie season

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Here’s the lowdown on Girl Scouts cookie season

Coming to a cabinet near you.

Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residents express frustrations, stories of Juneau crime wave

The talk centered around staffing and resources.

Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit

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Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit

You can download this new app for free.

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

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Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

He has a history of violating protective orders.

Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

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Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

Decision comes after a foot of snowfall.

Coast Guard searches channel after report of flipped skiff

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Coast Guard searches channel after report of flipped skiff

It was in the middle of a snowstorm.

State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

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State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

Plowing will happen faster on priority one roads.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Why do fire engines go on medical calls? Fire chief answers common question

They might start doing it differently soon.

It’s time for snow

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It’s time for snow

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Winter storm warning issued for Juneau

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Winter storm warning issued for Juneau

Heavy snowfall predicted.

Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

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Blood Bank of Alaska opens permanent Juneau location

It’s the first permanent facility in Southeast.