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With clashing views on SB 91, JPD Lt. Kris Sell resigns from Criminal Justice Commission
Juneau Police Department Lt. Kris Sell has resigned her seat on the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission, a 13-member…
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UA President to deliver ‘State of the University’ today
Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, will deliver his ‘State of the University’ address to the…
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Police & Fire for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017
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This Day in Juneau History: Feb. 16, 1987
On Feb. 16, 1987, a man was indicted on three charges — first-degree murder, second-degree theft and compounding…
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Mudslide damages Douglas home
A mudslide damaged a residence on Douglas Island, between Lawson Creek and Homestead Park, after a water leak…
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Juneau police investigate shooting at Switzer Village
Juneau police detectives are continuing to investigate an argument that led to shots being fired at Switzer Village…
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Police & Fire for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017
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Suspect pleads not guilty to stabbing woman in head
A Juneau man pleaded not guilty in court Monday after he was indicted on one count of attempted…
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Assembly to homeless: Sleep in the wrong place, pay a fine
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly sent a message to the town’s unsheltered at a Monday meeting:…
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Judge declares mistrial in trailer park killing
A mistrial has been declared in the homicide trial of Christopher Strawn, the man accused of shooting Brandon…
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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017
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Empire’s online paywall returns Thursday
Dear readers, For the last month, we have removed the paywall and allowed full free access to our…
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Photo: HEARTS delivered
Juneau Mayor Ken Koelsch gives Maggie Gottleib, left, and Josie Elfers, both 4-year-old, a high-five after they delivered…
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Witness to murder testifies: ‘I could tell he was gone’
There were three people in the trailer when Brandon Cook was shot on Oct. 20, 2015. One is…
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‘Nothing runs on empty’: Photo exhibit shows food insecure Alaskans
The Alaska Food Coalition and Food Bank of Alaska are inviting legislators and the public to “Nothing Runs…
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AWARE announces this year’s Women of Distinction honorees
Juneau’s women’s shelter AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse & Rape Emergencies) has announced this year’s Women of Distinction…
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Poet Roger Reeves to discuss parrhesia and poetry
Chicago-based poet Roger Reeves will be visiting Juneau as part of a three-city Alaska tour in mid-February, hosted…
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Police calls for Monday, Feb. 13, 2017
Drunken driving At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Lonnie Guthrie, 40, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and refusal to…
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Travel Juneau hosting marketing forum
Travel Juneau is hosting a forum later this month for local businesses who want to improve their social…