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Members of the Eyre family pose at the Mendenhall Glacier with a photograph of Cody Eyre, who was shot and killed by law enforcement on Christmas Eve 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Eyre Family)

Family prepares lawsuit after police, troopers shoot and kill 20-year-old

The family of a Thunder Mountain High School graduate is preparing a lawsuit against the state.

Members of the Eyre family pose at the Mendenhall Glacier with a photograph of Cody Eyre, who was shot and killed by law enforcement on Christmas Eve 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Eyre Family)
Valley resident facing meth distribution charges

Valley resident facing meth distribution charges

A Juneau man is facing felony charges after he admitted to intending to distribute methamphetamine in Juneau.

Valley resident facing meth distribution charges
Former KTOO reporter Lisa Phu speaks about unfair practices at the public radio station’s board meeting on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Radio reporters allege unfair treatment

Current and former KTOO employees allege unfair treatment from management.

Former KTOO reporter Lisa Phu speaks about unfair practices at the public radio station’s board meeting on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘Running a tight ship’: University hopes to again prove worthy of a bump from state
‘Running a tight ship’: University hopes to again prove worthy of a bump from state
Three-car crash results in serious injuries

Three-car crash results in serious injuries

Five people went to the hospital after a three-car crash at the Auke Bay roundabout.

Three-car crash results in serious injuries
Juneau Police Department officers search near the intersection Blackerby Street and Glacier Highway on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Bike theft results in gunshots, but no injuries

An attempted bike theft near Twin Lakes early Thursday morning led to gunshots.

Juneau Police Department officers search near the intersection Blackerby Street and Glacier Highway on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Fast ferry Fairweather faces foggy future

Even though it’s only 14 years old, the fast ferry Fairweather is laying up for the season and its future is uncertain.

The Alaska State Marine Highway Ferry Fairweather pulls up to the Auke Bay Terminal in June, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
An excavator dredges Gold Creek at Cope Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City clearing gravel from Gold Creek

An annual project looks to protect the croncrete portion of the creek from damage

An excavator dredges Gold Creek at Cope Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
James Barrett appears for his court hearing at the Dimond Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Barrett is fighting being evicted from his house at Harris and 4th Street he co-owns with his mother, Kathleen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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City prepared to condemn Barrett house

The residents of 401 Harris Street, including co-owner James Barrett, have until Oct. 1 to repair the home or the CBJ will condemn the building.

James Barrett appears for his court hearing at the Dimond Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. Barrett is fighting being evicted from his house at Harris and 4th Street he co-owns with his mother, Kathleen. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Mary Ann Breffeilh, a 20-year-employee of Alaska Airlines, joins other employees and members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local 2202 to hold a protest on pay raises in front of the Juneau International Airport on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Employees ask Alaska Airlines for better wages, job security

Ramp service agents and customer service agents demonstrated their desire for better pay, benefits and long-term job security.

Mary Ann Breffeilh, a 20-year-employee of Alaska Airlines, joins other employees and members of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local 2202 to hold a protest on pay raises in front of the Juneau International Airport on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Tabachnick, Weldon leading municipal candidates in fundraising

Two mayoral candidates are well ahead of the pack in terms of money raised among municipal candidates.

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Former Mayor Merrill Sanford examines the damage done to the Eagles Cemetery in Douglas on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. A vehicle drove through the cemetery early Thursday morning. Sanford owns the property. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Car crashes into historic Douglas cemetery, driver leaves scene

A historic cemetery was damaged Thursday morning when a car crashed into it.

Former Mayor Merrill Sanford examines the damage done to the Eagles Cemetery in Douglas on Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. A vehicle drove through the cemetery early Thursday morning. Sanford owns the property. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A black bear near Steep Creek on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

Trapper’s wolf snare kills second bear this summer

For the second time this summer, wolf snares set by a Juneau hunter killed a black bear.

A black bear near Steep Creek on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2018. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)
The Dimond Courthouse at the corner of Main and 4th Streets in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Man indicted for allegedly attacking grandmother in court

A Juneau man was indicted on an assault charge in August after allegedly attacking his grandmother during a court hearing.

The Dimond Courthouse at the corner of Main and 4th Streets in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Hatchet-wielding robbery suspect arrested Wednesday

Juneau Police Department officers arrested a man who allegedly swung a hatchet at Sportsman’s Warehouse employees when they tried to stop him from stealing.

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Police arrest man after girlfriend reported he pushed her out of moving car

Police arrest man after girlfriend reported he pushed her out of moving car

The Juneau Police Department arrested a man after his girlfriend reported he had pushed her out of a moving car Wednesday night.

Police arrest man after girlfriend reported he pushed her out of moving car
Methamphetamine seized by law enforcement sits next to a bottle of baby powder for scale. (Courtesy Photo | Department of Public Safety)

Meth use surging throughout state, in Juneau

The amount of methamphetamine use in Alaska has been surging.

Methamphetamine seized by law enforcement sits next to a bottle of baby powder for scale. (Courtesy Photo | Department of Public Safety)
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Police arrest woman hiding in kitchen cabinet

First, she cut off her ankle monitor. When that didn’t work, she resorted to hiding from police.

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The Alaskan Brewing Company has bought three of the five business units in a building owned by Anchor Electric Company to possibly relocate their tasting room or other operations.. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaskan Brewing Co. looks to expand, possibly with a new tasting room

At the height of tourism season, space can get tight in Alaskan Brewing Company’s tasting room. “When a bus unloads, it’s very crowded,” Andy Kline,… Continue reading

The Alaskan Brewing Company has bought three of the five business units in a building owned by Anchor Electric Company to possibly relocate their tasting room or other operations.. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Herbert Glacier, pictured July 2016 (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)

Boy in stable condition after breaking leg on trail

A 12-year-old boy suffered a broken leg while on a bike ride on the Herbert Glacier Trail on Monday, according to multiple accounts, but he… Continue reading

Herbert Glacier, pictured July 2016 (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)