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Federal building testing alarms nightly

There’s no reason to be alarmed, even if the building is. This week, the managers of Juneau’s federal…

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Around town for Thursday, Nov. 19

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel. Open lab computer training, 9 a.m.-11 a.m, The…

David McCaslind, right, and Michael Blume take advantage of the fresh snow to skin up Eaglecrest on Monday.

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Photo: Skiing at Eaglecrest

David McCaslind, right, and Michael Blume take advantage of the fresh snow to skin up Eaglecrest on Monday.

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Police blotter for Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015

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

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SHI acquired sacred Chilkat robe on eBay

Sealaska Heritage Institute said Wednesday that it has acquired a sacred Chilkat robe from an eBay seller who…

A Juneau Police Department officer responds to a vehicle in the meridian on Egan Drive Wednesday morning.

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Weather wizards get it right

The weather wizards were right. On Wednesday morning, Juneauites woke up to find that the National Weather Service…

Chase Roughton sweeps snow off his truck on 12th Street downtown on Tuesday.

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Budget cuts threaten to slow snow plows

Batman has the bat signal. Spider-man has his spider sense. And snow-fighters — the name adopted by Juneau’s…

Food for about a dozen families for Thanksgiving sits on a shelf at The Glory Hole on Tuesday. The soup kitchen is asking for more donations.

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‘Dire’ need as giving season commences

This week marks the start of the Glory Hole’s annual Turkey Box giveaway for families in need this…

Haida Master Artist Robert Davidson gives a talk about his personal journey of discovery through Haida art and ceremony on Tuesday at the Soboleff Center as part of a lecture series to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. The series is sponsored by the Sealaska Heritage Institute.

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Photo: Haida master artist Robert Davidson

Haida Master Artist Robert Davidson gives a talk about his personal journey of discovery through Haida art and…

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Around Town

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar,…

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Paris on her mind

It was a bitter Friday the 13th for Nina Lacroix. Sitting in U.S. history class, 16-year-old Lacroix received…

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FBI will take lead in Sitka Taser probe

The FBI will be taking the lead in the investigation of a 2014 Taser incident in the Sitka…

Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a medication used to reverse the effects of opioids. Capital City Fire/Rescue has been increasingly using this drug during emergency calls to save people who have overdosed on heroin.

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In one weekend, 5 drug overdoses in Juneau

Juneau police suspect a strong batch of “China White” powder heroin may be to blame for a recent…

Sammy Becker skis through fresh snow at Eaglecrest on Monday.

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Winter storm warning issued for Juneau; 8-14 inches of snow expected

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Juneau as the capital city prepares to…

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CCFR makes another heroin overdose save

Police say a 34-year-old Juneau woman overdosed on heroin Saturday morning, but she was revived by responding EMTs.…

Henry Maier, 4, and Alexander Andrews, 3, sled past other members of Neighborhood Kids pre-school during an outing at Eaglecrest on Monday.

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Season’s first snow leaves dusting in capital, powder elsewhere

The first measurable snowfall of the cold season arrived in Juneau over the weekend, with 0.4 inches recorded…

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Man gets 25 years for near-fatal stabbing

Wielding a hunting knife over his step-sister on the stairs of their home, Wayne W. Williams stabbed her…

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Around town for Tuesday, Nov. 17

Digital World class, 9 a.m.-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry way. Course will include: Google – Calendar,…

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Police & Fire for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015

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

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Montana Creek Road closes for the season today

The City and Borough of Juneau announced Monday that Montana Creek Road will be closed beyond the Hank…