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Remember the old Thane Ore House? Here’s what’s going to take its place

Speaking to a packed room at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday, Central Council of Tlingit and…

A king crab can’t escape local scuba diving photographer Art Sutch. (Art Sutch | Courtesy Photo)

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Getting Nautical: Dive photographer Art Sutch talks about capturing life beneath the waves

Many things have to line up for local dive photographer Art Sutch to capture life beneath the seas…

A Coast Guard boat searches Gastineau Channel for two missing boaters on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard suspends search for missing boaters

The Coast Guard suspended its search Wednesday night for two missing men in Gastineau Channel after their skiff…

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Dog licenses must be bought or renewed by Jan. 1

Before celebrating the arrival of 2018, local dog owners are required to license their dogs. All dogs living…

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ADF&G remind fishermen of king crab regulations

With the first personal use king crab season in six years in full swing, the Alaska Department of…

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Robots return to Juneau

Robots are returning to Juneau. The 11th annual Robot Jamboree is taking place this Saturday at Centennial Hall,…

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City taking time in considering downtown development

The members of the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly are looking to take their time considering the…

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Men accused of meth distribution heading to trial in March

The trial of two men accused of distributing meth in Juneau will take place this coming March. Charles…

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Federal drug case to go to jury today

After four days of witness testimony in a federal case that painted a picture of a drug smuggling…

Work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Meetings to provide updates on playground rebuild

Project Playground will look a bit different when it is rebuilt next year, and members of the community…

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Prosecution nearing end of case against accused drug smuggler

Witnesses gave jurors a look inside a drug trafficking ring that brought heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska…

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Sweetheart dam gets OK from Forest Service

A hydroelectric dam proposed for a lake southeast of Juneau has moved one step closer to construction, and…

The governor’s open house is seen Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file

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Governor hosts holiday open house today

One of Juneau’s longest-running holiday traditions continues today as Gov. Bill Walker opens the governor’s mansion to the…

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Innovation Summit calling business pitches, speakers

The Juneau Economic Development Council is calling for innovators, business owners and entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas at…

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Social justice grants call for proposals

Two grant funds are calling for proposals from social justice difference makers around Alaska. The Alaska Community Foundation…

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Alaska court system warns of juror scam

A jury scam has been reported in Juneau and Sitka where callers falsely identify themselves as law enforcement…

In this Dec. 2, 2016 photo, a multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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DOT will talk about Fred Meyer intersection at public meeting

The Alaska Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to discuss one of Juneau’s most…

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Front Street closed for Gallery Walk

Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic today between Franklin Street and Seward Street for the First…

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The Empire at Gallery Walk

The Juneau Empire will be at Hearthside Books & Toys from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Gallery Walk, selling…

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Fishing vessel safety workshop

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor workshop in Juneau on…