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Police & fire for Tuesday, June 7, 2016

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and…

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Alaska Airlines VP to speak at chamber luncheon

A vice president from Alaska Airlines will be speaking at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon Thursday.…

Coast Guard and emergency medical personnel transfer patients from an Air Station Kodiak MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to an ambulance in Kodiak, Thursday.

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Arson suspected in Lemon Creek fire

Capital City Fire/Rescue is investigating a fire that engulfed an entire outdoor carport Sunday as a possible arson…

Alaska Justice Statistical Analysis Center Fact Sheet, June 2016, “Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Assault Committed Against University of Alaska Students”

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New study reveals ‘disturbing’ findings about sexual assault on UA campuses

Results of a new study looking at the sexual victimization of University of Alaska students has alarmed Saralyn…

Juneau residents and visitors crowd into the Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library, Archives and Museum during the grand opening on Monday. See the full slideshow of pictures from the opening by clicking the link in the story, or by clicking the link on the Empire's homepage.

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Grand SLAM: New state museum opens

After 12 years and about $140 million in development, Alaska has a new state museum. The Andrew P.…

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Juneau grand jury indicts Anchorage felon for weapons possession

A Juneau grand jury indicted an Anchorage man Friday for possessing a weapon despite his felony background. Cory…

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Juneau man found dead aboard vessel

Alaska State Troopers found a 62-year-old Juneau man dead aboard a vessel Sunday afternoon on South Island. The…

A member of the Alaska Marine Mammal Stranding Network tries to help an entangled humpback whale near Juneau.

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NOAA still chasing entangled whale in Southeast

Attempts to free an entangled whale started up again Monday morning with the help of underwater cameras to…

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Photo: Preparing for Celebration

The All Nations Childrens dance group (Ldakát Naax Satí Yátx’i) performs at the Walter Soboleff Building on Friday…

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This Day in Juneau History: June 6, 1986

On June 6, 1986, Gov. Bill Sheffield signed into law SB 391, a new ethics code outline for…

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Police reports for Monday, June 6, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…

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Public meeting on Tuesday for arts complex

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council invites the public to an open house to meet the Arts Complex…

Alaska Native playwright Vera Starbard wrote "Our Voices Will Be Heard," a story about a community's reaction to child sexual abuse. She sits at her grandparents' house in Juneau on Friday afternoon.

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Why the conversation on sexual abuse must continue

The day news broke that Alaska storyteller Jack Dalton was being charged with sexual abuse and attempted sexual…

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This Day in Juneau History: June 5, 1986

On June 5, 1986, over $2 million was set by the City and Borough of Juneau Board of…

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Photo: Sportsman’s Warehouse soft opening

Lines form at Sportsman’s Warehouse during its soft opening on Friday at the Nugget Mall. The store’s grand…

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Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor.…

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Thanks to Bio-Blitz participants, volunteers

Thank you to all of Juneau’s fourth graders and their wonderful teachers for participating in our first ever…

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Ketchikan dock unusable after cruise ship crash

KETCHIKAN — A dock in Ketchikan is out of commission for the foreseeable future after a cruise ship…

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Video: Region V baseball tourney highlights

Watch the Region V baseball tournament highlights, including diving catches and big hits, taken during last week’s event…

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Police estimate JACC damage at $10,000

The Juneau community was more than willing to lend a hand following a late night smash-and-grab that jeopardized…