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Saturday’s police shooting was the first time since 2007 that a Juneau Police Department officer shot an individual. Department officers have shot at (but not hit) suspects since that 2007 incident. In 2008, Victor Powell led JPD on a chase that ended when he crashed his blue van into the Mendenhall Wetlands. An officer fired four shots at Powell but did not hit him.
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Similar declaration by Trump in 2016 abandoned after Alaska’s U.S. senators expressed opposition.
Delegation hosts annual open house as at least two prepare to occupy better offices as majority members.
Biden expected to sign bill that eliminates government pension offset from benefits.
Demoted to division status after statehood, governor says revival will improve food production policies.
Increase needed due to rates not keeping up with inflation, officials say; Assembly will need to OK plan.
Governor’s captivating journey to nowhere, woman who won’t leave the beach among those making waves.
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TSA will still screen holiday travelers, military will work without paychecks; food stamps may lapse.
