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Juneau Icefield research is put under the spotlight this week
The Juneau Icefield Research Program will discuss recent developments in the scientific exploration of the icefield during a…
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Murder trial in Juneau trailer-park shooting set for Monday
The murder trial of a Juneau resident accused of fatally shooting a man in the back of the…
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Photo: Lunch and Learn
Hilary Morgan, Executive Director of the YWCA Alaska, gives a report on pay for women in Alaska during…
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Harbor department gives Juneau live-aboards an ultimatum: Move out, or move on
Harbormaster David Borg doesn’t want your boat. He already has too many. As he walked through Aurora Harbor…
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Police & Fire for Jan. 29, 2017
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…
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Prosecutor in Thomas Jack rape case seeks to overturn sentencing referral to three-judge panel
The prosecutor in a child rape case that caused deep divisions within the small Southeast community of Hoonah…
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Cruise ship worker sentenced by Juneau court to five years for sex assault
A cruise ship worker who was found guilty of two counts of second-degree sexual assault for groping a…
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This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 29, 1987
On Jan. 29, 1987, it was confirmed that Gov. Steve Cowper asked negotiators to open a discussion with…
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150 reasons to love Alaska: Local Metcalfe heads essay project for statehood celebration
Do you love Alaska? If so, let Peter Metcalfe of Juneau know. He’s making a magazine on 150…
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‘Rock Steady’: Juneau Parkinson’s patients use boxing to treat symptoms
Twice a week, seven Juneau residents with Parkinson’s disease go through a transformation. “Once they go through this…
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Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 27, 2017
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Around Town for Friday, Jan. 27
Today, Jan. 27 New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your…
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Thanks to Anchorage trust, Juneau Housing First Project gets $100K boost
Juneau’s Housing First Project is now $100,000 closer to its goal of providing housing for Juneau’s chronically homeless…
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Assault, sex abuse, vehicle theft: Recent court judgments, indictments
A man arrested for having intercourse with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced to nine years in jail last…
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Protesters rally against ACA repeal outside Capitol
A little more than two dozen protesters gathered across from the Alaska State Capitol Thursday to call attention…
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‘Ski it if you can’: After five years at Eaglecrest’s helm, Lillard returns to Vermont
General Manager Matt Lillard’s ski season won’t end with a last slash through Eaglecrest’s wet spring snow. He…
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Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017
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Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25
Today, Jan. 26 Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Women, Infants and Children walk-in…
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Planning Commission recommends rezoning part of ‘Field of Fireweed’ for industrial use
Juneau’s Planning Commission recommended a portion of Honsinger Pond, a popular spot for waterfowl on the Mendenhall wetlands…
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Juneau’s new cruise ship berth prepares to welcome tourists ─ and something else
This summer, Juneau’s new downtown cruise ship dock will welcome hundreds of thousands of happy tourists eager to…