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Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

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Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

The race is on.

The Juneau Police Department is looking for Juneau man Zachary Michael Daniels, 29, pictured. Daniels has two felony warrants out for his arrest. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police seek man who has warrants for theft

Authorities are asking for the public to help.

Pie in the Sky closes, but new venture awaits

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Pie in the Sky closes, but new venture awaits

Coming to a kitchen near you.

Downtown Juneau as seen from the Mt. Bradley Trail in July 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Land swap to lead to logging in Southeast

A parcel of land on Douglas is involved in the deal.

The owners of Chan’s Thai Kitchen are reportedly closing the long-running Auke Bay restaurant. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Thai restaurant closes after 21 years

Say goodbye to the Pad Thai.

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

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Fireworks spark New Year’s blaze

The fire came after an annual fireworks show.

Fresh rainwater sits on top of the ice at Auke Lake on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. The National Weather Service calls for decreasing clouds and a high of 35 for Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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December was warm, dry until Pineapple Express

Expect more warmth and rain.

Executive Director Samantha Blankenship gets a kiss from Willie, a Dachshund puppy, at the Gastineau Humane Society on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. The society is starting the new year with a name change to Juneau Animal Rescue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Animal shelter changes name to avoid confusion, include community

New year, new name.

Radio equipment sits atop Saddle Mountain near Juneau. The Juneau Police Department shares this equipment with other agencies. The department is looking into changing its radio system to keep its scanner chatter private. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Should Juneau follow Anchorage’s footsteps and encrypt police scanners?

JPD is considering it.

Tax return preparers badly need volunteers

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Tax return preparers badly need volunteers

Taxes are certain, volunteer support is not.

Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

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Broke probation on accident? It doesn’t matter, court rules.

Juneau sex offender case prompts legal decision.

Dave d’Amato, an attorney working for Kathleen Barrett, spends Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, boarding up the house at 401 Harris Street. The house was vacated after a judge ordered its residents (including co-owner James Barrett) to leave due to code and safety violations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Looking back at the year in crime

Public safety was a hot topic all year.

The view from the Staton residence on Meander Way shows the erosion caused by the Mendenhall River. The Statons are putting in a bank stabilization project after erosion has caused them to lose most of their backyard. They recently cut part of their deck off, seen in the lower right. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Neighbors taking action against Mendenhall River bank erosion

“We’ve got to get it done.”

After Juneau man loses $3K, police warn of phone scam

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After Juneau man loses $3K, police warn of phone scam

Don’t fall for their ruse.

Counting down the top stories of 2018

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Counting down the top stories of 2018

From the statewide elections to a whale statue.

Mary Lou Stone, supervisor for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, puts a bag of groceries ready for pickup in a cooler near the front of the store on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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More Juneau grocery stores are encouraging online shopping

Grocery shop without leaving the house.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Environmental groups object to Prince of Wales timber sale

The organizations are from near and far.

Native corporation lands big $6.1 billion Army contract

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Native corporation lands big $6.1 billion Army contract

It will bring in millions in revenue and 400 new hires.

Man indicted for allegedly hitting friend with car during theft

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Man indicted for allegedly hitting friend with car during theft

He’s facing a trio of felonies.

Flags are raised on U.S. Coast Guard buoy tenders for reveille before the start of the Buoy Tender Olympics at Station Juneau on Aug. 22. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Some Coast Guard employees furloughed, others working without pay during shutdown

The near future remains uncertain.