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Global movement coming to Juneau this week

The holiday season has begun in Juneau, with the annual shopping rush in full swing. Local organizations are…

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Police seeking culprit of waste facility break-in

An unsolved break-in at a local wastewater treatment building is still causing a stink with the Juneau Police…

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Fred Meyer sock sale, Black Friday frenzy for 37 years

SALEM, Ore. — Mary Beth Baker has worked enough Fred Meyer sock sales to see just about everything.…

Couples square dancing (Thinkstock Photo)

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Barn dance to happen Friday

The traditional Thanksgiving Friday Barn Dance takes place 7:30-11 p.m. tonight at St. Ann’s Parish Hall, 5th Street…

Will Sorenson stands in a Branching Threads sweatshirt. Branching Threads, run by Juneau local Grant Ainsworth, is one of the new companies coming to the annual Public Market this weekend. (Photo by Marty Ramos)

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Juneau-Douglas graduate will show off environmental business at Public Market

Grant Ainsworth’s journey to this year’s Public Market began in a classroom at the University of Portland. Ainsworth,…

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Local vendors at the 2017 Public Market

New vendors Kayla Simpson, Juneau Teens for Change Maria Bailey, Northern Tea House Amy Myers, Orion Custom Woodworks/Tristan…

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Santa flying into Juneau on a helicopter

On Saturday, Dec. 2, Santa Claus will be flying in for a special appearance at the Juneau Home…

In front of a replica 1776 U.S. flag, KC Mack hand sews a wallet from the leather of a used baseball mitt on Friday, Nov. 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau man turns vintage baseball mitts into wallets

KC Mack grew up with America’s pastime, playing baseball from a young age. Like any young player, he…

Downtown Juneau on Nov. 21, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Donuts, deals kick off downtown shopping season

Black Friday is always a chaotic day of searching for deals, and shoppers will need sustenance. Starting at…

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Annual Thanksgiving dinner expected to have more attendees, turkeys than usual

The biggest Thanksgiving dinner in town could be even larger than usual this year. Each year, the Salvation…

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Man dies at Rainforest Recovery Center’s sleep-off area

A Juneau man died Sunday afternoon, alone at the Rainforest Recovery Center sleep-off area. RRC employees picked up…

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Juneau Holiday Village opens today

The opening of an annual Juneau holiday tradition could provide some refuge to shoppers exhausted by the craziness…

From left, Harold Pence, David Eckerson, Molly Mcormick, Justine Bishop, Maggie Swanson and Bjorn Ford stand in front of the Douglas Christmas Tree. (Photo courtesy of the Douglas Fourth of July Committee)

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Douglas tree ready for lighting ceremony

The tree is ready. On Friday night, the lights will be, too. This past Saturday, the Douglas Fourth…

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Police still seeking suspect in Halloween break-in

In the early hours of Halloween, a Juneau man found an unknown man in his living room, and…

A bald eagle perches above Steep Creek at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. The National Weather Service says Juneau could receive as much as 6 inches of snow by noon Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau will have a white(r) Thanksgiving

Juneau won’t have to dream of a white Thanksgiving. It’ll soon be here, just like the ones it…

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Prosecutors won’t seek death penalty in Alaska cruise death

JUNEAU — The Alaska U.S. attorney’s office says it does not plan to seek the death penalty in…

Sandy Frickey , left, talks about new assistive technology being used at home to help Frickey’s daughter, Gina, be safe. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Assistive living technology helps disabled residents feel secure at home

The Frickey residence, located Out the Road, is in a picturesque spot. Snow-laden trees surround the house, the…

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Don’t expect alcohol at Eaglecrest this winter, general manager says

This summer, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly approved an ordinance this summer allowing Eaglecrest Ski Area…

A sketch of the Taku Dock to Marine Park Urban Design Plan. The plan is up for approval at the Nov. 30 Docks & Harbors meeting. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)

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City considering downtown waterfront development

Juneau’s downtown waterfront could look very different in two years, and the time is now for Juneau residents…

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Tour company looks to expand summer use of Treadwell trail

A tour company that brings people on the Treadwell Mine Historic District Trail to its zip line is…