Mynita Gonzales, right, has her blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol checked by Laura Stats, of Bartlett Regional Hospital, during the Juneau Coalition on Housing & Homelessness’ Project Homeless Connect in the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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One-stop shopping: Project Homeless Connect links clients to services during daylong event

It was purposeful chaos Wednesday morning inside the Juneau Arts & Humanities Culture Center, where more than 40…

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Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 25

Today, Jan. 25 Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital…

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Assembly OKs resolution in support of Juneau Access Project

More than 60 Juneau residents spoke at Monday night’s Assembly meeting on a proposed resolution in support of…

Norton Gregory, left, Mary Becker, center, and Beth Weldon pose for pictures in the Assembly chambers after winning their respective Assembly seats in the municipal election on Oct. 4, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The most expensive local election ever? Candidates spent more than $100K last year

Last year’s municipal election may have been the most expensive in Juneau history. According to new filings from…

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Around Town for Tuesday, Jan. 24

Tuesday, Jan. 24 Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment…

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Police & Fire for Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017

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Lisa Williams waits to speak to the Juneau Assembly as they take up a homeless camping ordinance during their meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, 2017. Williams said she has been homeless for the last year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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After marathon meeting, Assembly delays decision on downtown camping ordinance

A lack of consensus was the only commonality after more than two hours of sometimes-emotional testimony from nearly…

The front page of the Empire on Jan. 23, 1987. (Tasha Elizarde | For the Juneau Empire)

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This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 23, 1987

On Jan. 23, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper announced a new addition to his fiscal plan: implementing an income…

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This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 22, 1987

On Jan. 22, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper prepared to discuss the final part of his fiscal plan: budget…

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Fire calls for Jan. 22, 2017

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Man caught with 3 pounds of meth on Southeast Alaska-bound ferry sentenced to 20 months

A 21-year-old man who was caught transporting three pounds of methamphetamine — reportedly the largest seizure in Southeast…

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This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 20, 1987

On Jan. 20, 1987, lawmakers and Alaskans prepared to hear Gov. Steve Cowper’s State of the State address.…

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Around Town for Friday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 21

Today, Jan. 20 Alaska Beer Week: Tap Takeover at the brewery, all day, one keg of each special…

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Police & Fire for Friday, Jan. 20, 2017

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Around Town for Thursday, Jan. 19

Today, Jan. 19 Alaska Beer Week: Tapping 25th Anniversary Perseverance Ale, all day. Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting,…

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Police & Fire for Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017

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Police Chief Bryce Johnson addresses a full house Tuesday night during a public meeting in crime in Juneau. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau sees steep rise in property crime in 2016, police say

You hear a familiar refrain when you talk to Juneau residents about crime: This isn’t the town it…

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This Day in Juneau History: Jan. 19, 1987

On Jan. 19, 1987, with revenues half of what they were the year before and an estimated budget…

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Correction

A story in Monday’s Empire incorrectly stated the source of comments made by John Binkley of the Alaska…

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Around Town for Wednesday, Jan. 18

Alaska Beer Week: Tapping 25th Anniversary Perseverance Ale, all day. Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The…