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Coast Guard answers distress call

web posted 12:57 pm January 6, 2009

The U.S. Coast Guard is looking for a crew member reported to be overboard from a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Alaska.

Alaska’s Begich sworn as US senator

web posted 9:48 am January 6, 2009

Democrat Mark Begich is Alaska’s newest United States senator.

Union backs off of delay claim

web posted 8:34 am January 6, 2009

The union representing state troopers is backing off of a claim that there was a delay in the investigation into Sherry Johnston because of political reasons.

Alaska Airlines December traffic falls 5.2 percent

web posted 7:09 am January 6, 2009

Alaska Air Group Inc. said Tuesday its December passenger traffic fell 5.2 percent on its main carrier, Alaska Airlines.

Juneau grapples with winter weather

The New Year has seen above-average snowfall in its first several days after a snowier-than-average end to 2008.

Venezuela suspends heating oil aid

BOSTON - Citgo, the Venezuelan government's Texas-based oil subsidiary, has suspended shipments of heating oil for poor families in the United States, citing falling oil prices and the world economic crisis, the nonprofit organization that distributes the fuel said Monday.

U.S. skiers hit trails as bitter cold concedes

The gap between minus 10 and 2 degrees above zero may not seem like a lot, but it was enough to get skiers moving in the U.S. Cross Country Ski Championships on Monday in Anchorage.

Bartlett Regional Hospital delivers first baby of 2009

Police & Fire

Lottery tickets sold in Juneau today

StoryCorps Alaska records Juneau voices

Knight hired to lead gillnetters' group

Johnston pleads not guilty to drug charges

State works to avoid shutdown at refinery

Conference of Young Alaskans under way

Researcher goes to Alaska sled dogs to find secret of athletic endurance

Sports

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Empire Multimedia

Slideshow: Pictures of the Year 2008 |

12-31-08

Pictures of the Year: Review the events and best shots of 2008 through a slide show of the Empire photographers' work.

More Multimedia:

Slideshow: Veteran's Day Ceremonies | Read more

Slideshow: Juneau Concert Band Performance | Read more

Slideshow: Election Day 2008 | Read more

Slideshow: Tulsequah Chief Mine - 1950's and Today | Read more

Video: Carlos Boozer interview 9-29-08 |

Video: Juneau reacts to GOP VP selection | Read more

Video: Frank Maier Marathon 2008 | Read more

Video: Cruise ship grounds in Glacier Bay | Read more

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Neighbors

Promising youth Philanthropy Program

With its budding Juneau youth philanthropy program - called the Youth Action Committee - the Juneau Community Foundation has taken great steps to support local youth programs.

Women of Distinction 2009

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies Inc. (AWARE) is proud to announce the 2009 Women of Distinction, from left, Angela Lunda, Marla Berg, Marsha Buck and Ann Boochever. These women were chosen for their dedication and relentless service to peace, justice and the empowerment of women. Each honoree has enriched the lives of women and children and have made a legacy of compassion out of their own lives. Their accomplishments will be honored by AWARE on March 7 at Centennial Hall, with a catered dinner, silent auction and speeches by each of the women about what inspires them. Proceeds will benefit AWARE's domestic violence and sexual assault prevention and intervention services. For more information about the Women of Distinction event, call AWARE at 586-6623.

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