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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Jan 13, 2019
News Crime Juneau Police Department Police Blotter

Bennett promoted within Tlingit and Haida

Recognitions for the week of Jan. 13, 2019.

Jan 12, 2019
Neighbors Neighbors Recognitions

Happy ‘Neau Year: Resolutions for Juneau in 2019

It’s a time for reflection, self-improvement and a trampoline park.

Jan 12, 2019
Neighbors Neighbors Slack Tide

Opinion: With cruise ship lawsuit decided, it’s time for Juneau to reap the benefits

Ruling provides clarity on how money should be spent.

Jan 12, 2019
Opinion Benjamin Brown City and Borough of Juneau Assembly cruise ships Opinion

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

Jan 12, 2019
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First lady of Alaska Rose Dunleavy takes the microphone before welcoming the guests at the Reclaim Own And Renew Women’s Conference Friday night at Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

First lady makes speaking debut at women’s conference

“You’re not alone — ever.”

Jan 12, 2019
News Gov. Mike Dunleavy State & Legislature

Photos: A jam-packed basketball weekend

Basketball season is in full swing.

Jan 12, 2019
Sports Basketball Juneau Sports Juneau-Douglas High School Photography

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

The big question.

Jan 12, 2019
News Alaska Legislature Alaska state government State & Legislature

Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit

You can download this new app for free.

Jan 11, 2019
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Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Conservative Christian law firm sues city to stop it from applying a gender identity law to the shelter.

Jan 11, 2019
News anchorage State & Legislature

Alaska pipeline corporation removes president

The state’s highest paid employee has been ousted.

Jan 11, 2019
News LNG pipeline State & Legislature

Hunting in the age of internet trolls

Don’t make us the enemy.

Jan 11, 2019
News Alaska Outdoors I Went To The Woods

Solving the salmon problem

International Year of the Salmon brings people together for common goal.

Jan 11, 2019
News Alaska Outdoors salmon

Death Notice: Elmer Richard Ignell

Elmer Richard Ignell died on Dec. 11, 2018. He was 89. The public is invited to a celebration of his life at 3:30 p.m. Saturday,… Continue reading

Jan 11, 2019
Death Notices Death Notices

Opinion: Why Alaska-class ferries were the right decision

There’s no legitimate reason the vessels cannot be used as intended.

Jan 11, 2019
Opinion Alaska Marine Highway Opinion Win Gruening

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 11, 2019

Jan 11, 2019
News Crime Juneau Police Department Police Blotter

‘Like the first day of school’: Juneau’s freshman lawmakers gear up for session

Story, Hannan, Kiehl weigh-in on legislative issues.

Jan 10, 2019
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It’s time for snow

Snow falls in downtown Juneau on Jan. 10, 2019. Read more about the winter storm here. Video by Michael Penn | Juneau Empire… Continue reading

Jan 10, 2019
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