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Hoonah man recovers in Juneau after bear mauling
A Hoonah man is continuing his recovery today in Juneau after a brown bear attack Saturday on Chichagof…
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This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 2, 1986
On Oct. 2, 1986, three environmental groups — the Southeast Alaska Conservation Council, the Sierra Club and the…
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Electric car forum to be held at glacier Thursday
The Juneau Commission on Sustainability and the Renewable Energy Alaska Project will be holding a panel discussion about…
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Police & fire for Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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Around Town
Hasty Half Marathon Fun Run, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Savikko Park. A 5K and 1 mile Fun Run. Open…
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Alaska General Store closes under pressure of rising crime, fewer shoppers
After 28 years, three different storefront locations and more shoplifting losses that Sarah Stucky can recall, The Alaska…
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Why the city wants you to vote for Prop 2 in Tuesday’s election
Come Tuesday, Juneau voters heading to the polls for this year’s city election will be tasked with answering…
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Tlingit elders recall forced boarding school history, language suppression
On Friday morning, elementary school-aged children wearing bright orange T-shirts danced and sang in Tlingit in front of…
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Contrary to claims, cutting the flowers downtown won’t save the city much money
Downtown Juneau’s hanging flower baskets are filled with blooms of all colors, ranging from fiery reds and pinks…
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Burn ban begins in Mendenhall Valley, Lemon Creek areas
The Capital City Fire/Rescue Fire Marshal’s office has issued a reminder that today is the end of the…
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Traffic signal repairs scheduled for Egan Drive
Beginning tonight, the Ever Electric Inc. company will conduct work on traffic signals at the intersection of Egan…
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Treadwell Arena bus service to be interrupted
Capital Transit buses will not be stopping at the Treadwell Arena from Friday until Saturday at 7 p.m.…
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Correction
A Thursday story incorrectly stated that new federal construction is needed as F-22 fighters are deployed to Eielson…
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Around Town
New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college,…
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This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 1, 1986
On Oct. 1, 1986, the body of a teen who was first reported missing in September was found…
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This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 30, 1986
On Sept. 30, 1986, a bill proposing a swap of Admiralty Island in the U.S. Congress was on…
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Police & fire for Friday, Sept. 30, 2016
This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…
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Alaska health experts advise shooting down flu early
Maureen Caparas really didn’t want to get a flu shot. “That looks like a big needle,” she said…
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SEARHC receives $200K grant for suicide prevention, curbing drug use
The Indian Health Service office announced Thursday from the White House that more than $7 million in grants…
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Troubling Twitter account: Assembly candidate Quayle talks lactation with big-bust models on social media
Assembly candidate William Quayle Jr. opens his Twitter bio with three words: “Creativity run amuck.” A more appropriate…