Police blotter for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016

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Light Flights today over Juneau

“Light Flights,” a fundraiser organized by Coastal Helicopters and the Juneau Mendenhall Flying Lions Club, are scheduled to take place today between 4:30-7:30 p.m. at… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 15, 1986

On Dec. 15, 1986, Gov. Steve Cowper met with state employees to discuss the many budget cuts coming their way. Cowper tried to keep the… Continue reading

Up Gold Creek without a spare

A white 1994 Chevrolet SUV was found in Gold Creek near Cope Park Wednesday morning.“We don’t know how it got there,” Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant… Continue reading

UA president changes mind; UAS will keep School of Education

University of Alaska Southeast will keep its School of Education and become the administrative headquarters for teacher education within the University of Alaska system.This was… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016

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Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 14

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

The University of Alaska will make a decision this week about which campus will house their Department of Education as part of their Strategic Pathways plan.

Fate of UAS School of Education hangs in the balance

The University of Alaska Southeast finds out Wednesday if it will still have a School of Education. The decision is in the hands of the… Continue reading

The University of Alaska will make a decision this week about which campus will house their Department of Education as part of their Strategic Pathways plan.

Cold spell is no record, but chilliest in years

The capital city is enjoying its coldest weather in years, according to figures provided by the National Weather Service.On Sunday and Monday, the thermometer at… Continue reading

Juneau’s Catholic bishop is Dallas-bound

The leader of Juneau’s Roman Catholics is being transferred to Dallas.On Tuesday, Bishop Edward Burns held a press conference at his new Texas offices after… Continue reading

Around town for Tuesday, Dec. 13

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2016

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People walk on the frozen Mendenhall Lake along the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Saturday.

Juneau man falls through Mendenhall Lake, warns others to be careful

With recent temperatures near the Mendenhall Glacier in the teens and single digits, hundreds of Juneau residents took to recreating on the lake this weekend,… Continue reading

People walk on the frozen Mendenhall Lake along the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Saturday.
Dented but still open, the front facade of the Foodland IGA grocery store is seen Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. According to the Juneau Police Department, a green Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a drunken man struck the building on Sunday evening. No one was injured, and the man is under arrest.

Alleged drunken driver adds drive-thru to Foodland

Juneau’s downtown Foodland grocery store doesn’t have a drive-thru entrance, but a Sunday night driver apparently tried to make one of his own.About 4:50 p.m.,… Continue reading

Dented but still open, the front facade of the Foodland IGA grocery store is seen Monday, Dec. 12, 2016. According to the Juneau Police Department, a green Chevrolet Tahoe driven by a drunken man struck the building on Sunday evening. No one was injured, and the man is under arrest.

JPD makes domestic violence arrest

The Juneau Police Department responded to a report of a disturbance in an Amalga Street apartment Sunday evening.Once there, officers found a man and a… Continue reading

Juneau man shot three times in Lemon Creek

No arrests have been made in a Saturday night shooting that took place in the backside of Harri Plumbing & Heating in Lemon Creek, according… Continue reading

Glory Hole director Mariya Lovischuk is seen in December 2015. Lovischuk investigated a rumor that one of Juneau's homeless residents was killed by recent cold weather and found it false.

No, a homeless person did not freeze to death in Juneau last week

There’s no truth to the rumor that a homeless person died of exposure in downtown Juneau last week.“I spent half of Friday trying to track… Continue reading

Glory Hole director Mariya Lovischuk is seen in December 2015. Lovischuk investigated a rumor that one of Juneau's homeless residents was killed by recent cold weather and found it false.
Jeff Boehm celebrates his win in the full beard competition during the second annual LumberJACC Beard & Moustache contest as fellow contestants Jacob Gemmbell, center, and Nick Rutecki look on at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday.

Facial hair: Alaska’s winter pastime

Friday’s LumberJACC Beard and Moustache Contest — the annual competition pitting Juneau’s burliest beards and most magnificent moustaches against one another — can only be… Continue reading

Jeff Boehm celebrates his win in the full beard competition during the second annual LumberJACC Beard & Moustache contest as fellow contestants Jacob Gemmbell, center, and Nick Rutecki look on at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday.
Katie and Lacie of the Royal Yin Yang Seals form Auke Bay Elementary School prepare their robot for a mission during the 10th Annual Robot Jamboree competition. The competition was held at Centennial Hall Saturday afternoon.

Photos: Robot competition

Brickbusters 3.0 and fans look on as their robot completes its mission during the 10th Annual Robot Jamboree competition. The competition was held Saturday afternoon… Continue reading

Katie and Lacie of the Royal Yin Yang Seals form Auke Bay Elementary School prepare their robot for a mission during the 10th Annual Robot Jamboree competition. The competition was held at Centennial Hall Saturday afternoon.
The front page of the Juneau Empire for Dec. 12, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 12, 1986

On Dec. 12, 1986, more news on the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries took Alaska by storm. For years, the state had been suffering from… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire for Dec. 12, 1986