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Toy Run ready to ride

It’s almost time for the 23rd annual Panhandlers Motorcycle Club Toy Run. Here’s how it works: Contribute one,…

City Hall stands on a quiet morning on June 7, 2017. The City and Borough of Juneau voted to approve a new public records policy this week, one that has a national public records expert concerned. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Expert: Juneau public records policy presents ‘big problem’

After years of not having a uniform process for responding to public records requests, the City and Borough…

Justin Thomerson and his defense attorney, Gregory Parvin, left, during the third day of Thomerson’s trial on riot charges in Juneau Superior Court Thursday morning, Aug. 4, 2017. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

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Prison inmate testifies about scene on night of riot at Lemon Creek

A former inmate of Lemon Creek Correctional Center provided vivid testimony about a riot in E Dorm in…

David Hamilton is accused of robbing Kenny’s Liquor in the 600 block of Willoughby Ave., Monday night. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

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Suspect in downtown liquor store robbery arrested

A man suspected of holding up a downtown liquor store Monday night was in custody just 12 hours…

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Juneau jailhouse riot trial gets under way

The trial for a Lemon Creek Correctional Center inmate accused of participating in a jail riot that caused…

A car from the Mount Roberts Tramway rises through the mist above downtown Juneau on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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July’s weather was a busted summer, but forecasters are optimistic for August

Lead forecaster Rick Fritsch of Juneau’s National Weather Service office said it best. “July of 2017 was in…

Adams and Watson stand in front of the food bank’s delivery/pick-up van. Photo by Mackenzie Fisher.

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Southeast Alaska Food Bank takes part in new program for seniors

This past Saturday The Southeast Alaska Food Bank handed out 1,595 pounds of free food to those in…

Mayor Ken Koelsch speaks during Monday night’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting. Koelsch was the only member to vote against considering a document that would have Juneau join the Climate Mayors network and reaffirm Juneau’s commitment to reducing emissions. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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City continues to weigh options on climate stance

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s discussion about whether the city should take a stance on climate…

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Sen. Egan is Chamber’s featured speaker this week

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau, will be the featured speaker at this week’s Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon. The…

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer is all smiles while being congratulated by District Attorney Angie Kemp after his swearing-in Monday. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

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New JPD chief sworn in

The Juneau Police Department swore in one of its own as the 37th police chief Monday afternoon, as…

Taxes, climate talk to highlight Assembly meeting

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Taxes, climate talk to highlight Assembly meeting

Tonight’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly is the first meeting since the end of June, and will…

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Stabbing suspect’s trial set for September

The trial for a man suspected of stabbing and seriously injuring another man at a Thane Road beach…

Lindblad Expeditions-National Geographic launches its new 100-guest expedition ship, National Geographic Quest, from Juneau on Saturday. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

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New National Geographic cruise ship unveiled, will sail Inside Passage

The majority of the cruise ships that make Juneau a port of call carry thousands of passengers. The…

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Coast Guard medevacs man from fishing vessel south of Juneau

On Wednesday, a Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew medevaced a man suffering chest pain…

Arboretum Manager and Horticulturalist Merrill Jensen explains the changes at the Jensen-Olson Arboretum’s vegetable garden over the years. The arboretum is celebrating 10 years this Saturday. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Jensen-Olson Arboretum celebrates 10th anniversary

During its 10 years of existence, the Jensen-Olson Arboretum has gone from a well-kept secret to a full-blown…

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Kindred Post kicks off local art contest

Being both a post office and a gift shop that promotes local art, Kindred Post is well suited…

Gamble and the High Costa Living pose for a photo after a recent show. The group is playing at Rainy Retreat Books on Saturday night. (Photo courtesy of Collette Costa)

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Rainy Retreat Books hosts show, unveils vinyl

When the bookstore’s a-rocking, Rainy Retreat Books wants you to come a-knocking Saturday night. Rainy Retreat Books is…

Previous unnamed clients of Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska (Courtesy Photo |Alzheimer’s Resource of Alaska)

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‘Powerful’ film on dementia treatment playing for free Thursday

The power of music will be on full display at free movie showings Thursday. The Alzheimer’s Resource of…

In this file photo, Tlingit author Ernestine Hayes laughs at a September 2015 49 Writers Crosscurrents panel called “Shaped by the North.” Hayes will speak at the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum on Aug. 4 about deeper meanings behind our heroes. (Mary Catharine Martin | Juneau Empire)

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Tlingit author prepares presentation on heroes

As superhero movies dominate the movie theaters this year, the concept of heroes will also be a topic…

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Christmas in July this Saturday

The second annual Christmas in July party will take place on Saturday, July 29, from 8 p.m.-midnight at…