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Check maps before cutting down Christmas trees
During the month of December, Juneau residents can harvest one evergreen tree per household on city or state-owned…
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Whitehorse plagued by disc golf thieves
Someone in Whitehorse really hates disc golf. On Thursday, the Whitehorse Disc Golf Association discovered that an unknown…
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Mayor Fisk found dead in his home
Juneau Mayor Stephen “Greg” Fisk is dead. Fisk’s son, Ian, found his 70-year-old father collapsed on the floor…
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Locals weigh in on online shopping
The day after Thanksgiving people will fight food comas in winter weather to be some of the first…
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Photo: Lemon crinkle holidays
Gov. Bill Walker and his wife, Donna, watch as Kyle Avis, left, Sherrilyn Stein, Cheryl Griffiths and Ken…
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Police blotter for Nov. 30, 2015
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…
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Around town for Monday, Nov. 30
Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar,…
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Public Market, Native Artist Market introduce new crafts and faces
It’s a 32-year-old tradition, but it’s full of fresh faces, new passions and continues to expand its community…
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DOT prepares for major repairs to Egan Drive
Early next year, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will launch a $20 million to $30…
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If you fill it, they will come
The minds behind Juneau Makerspace, a self-described “community operated workshop” in the works, have launched a Kickstarter campaign…
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Around town for Sunday, Nov. 29
Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club…
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Police blotter for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015
This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation…
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Photo: Christmas tree on display
Larry O’Keefe, left, and John Wright of the city’s parks maintenance division set up a Christmas tree display…
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A comeback story: Front Street Clinic fundraises for a stable future
It’s hard to believe the Front Street Clinic was once in danger of closing. On Wednesday, two Filipino…
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Coast Guard blanket, coat drive underway
The annual Coast Guard blanket and coat drive is underway in Juneau, and so far, the donation bins…
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Photo: Sandy Beach pilings in the fog
Old pilings south of Sandy Beach are reflected in the calm waters of Gastineau Channel on Wednesday.
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Around town for Friday, Nov. 27
Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176. Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details:…
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City, state offices closed for holiday
All city and state government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday. State offices will reopen Friday…
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Police & Fire for Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015
Fire and medical • On Tuesday, Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to six EMS calls, a transport call to…