Police & Fire for Thursday, Nov. 10, 2016

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The front page of the Empire on Nov. 10, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 10, 1986

On Nov. 10, 1986, the U.S. House of Representatives was controlled by the Democratic party, having won 24 seats in the last election. Republican incumbent… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 10, 1986
The flier for the event

JPD, UAS host crime prevention forum tonight

The Juneau Police Department and the University of Alaska Southeast Alumni and Friends Association are hosting a public forum on crime prevention and safety awareness… Continue reading

The flier for the event

Anchorage police seek suspect who rammed official vehicles

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are looking for a driver who rammed cars after U.S. marshals attempted to question him.Marshals spokesman Dave Long said his agency… Continue reading

New director of communications rescinds role

FAIRBANKS — Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly has announced the city will have to look for a new director of communications now that Kip Harmon has… Continue reading

Bernadette Yaayuk Alvanna-Stimpfle, an Alaska Native language preservation expert, speaks Wednesday at tribal education summit in Anchorage, Alaska. Organizers say the two-day event hosted by the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska is part of an effort to improve the education system in culturally appropriate ways.

Tribal delegates gather for education summit

ANCHORAGE — At age 5, Bernadette Yaayuk Alvanna-Stimpfle knew only her Native Inupiaq language when she entered school in Nome and the only way to… Continue reading

Bernadette Yaayuk Alvanna-Stimpfle, an Alaska Native language preservation expert, speaks Wednesday at tribal education summit in Anchorage, Alaska. Organizers say the two-day event hosted by the Inuit Circumpolar Council Alaska is part of an effort to improve the education system in culturally appropriate ways.

Sleeping homeowners awake to find burglar in home

Downtown Juneau residents sleeping at home Wednesday morning were awakened by an intruder, who is now wanted by police.Police said the homeowner confronted the intruder… Continue reading

Sen. Pete Kelly will serve as Senate President.

Senate taps GOP-led majority

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Senate will have a new Republican-led majority, with Fairbanks Sen. Pete Kelly serving as president.Sen. Peter Micciche of Soldotna will be… Continue reading

Sen. Pete Kelly will serve as Senate President.
Rep. Bryce Edgemon, D-Dillingham, will serve as House Speaker of a new caucus formed today consisting of Democrats, Republicans and Independents.

Democrats and moderates unveil new-look House Majority

On the same day Alaskans voted for Donald Trump to bring a new look to the American presidency, they also voted for a new look… Continue reading

Rep. Bryce Edgemon, D-Dillingham, will serve as House Speaker of a new caucus formed today consisting of Democrats, Republicans and Independents.
President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect Mike Pence as he gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Trump team sets transition in motion

WASHINGTON — Emboldened Republicans claimed a mandate Wednesday for President-elect Donald Trump after his astonishing election triumph, and an emotional Hillary Clinton told crestfallen supporters… Continue reading

President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Vice President-elect Mike Pence as he gives his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016, in New York. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Andrew James Archer, a psychotherapist from Madison, Wisconsin, speaks about manic depression in America at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.

Symposium ties manic disorders to money

The seats were packed at the first keynote speaker’s lecture on manic depression in America at the University of Alaska Southeast’s Power & Privilege Symposium… Continue reading

Andrew James Archer, a psychotherapist from Madison, Wisconsin, speaks about manic depression in America at the Power & Privilege Symposium at the University of Alaska Southeast on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university's Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Thursday.

Juneau worries about possible UA change

The University of Alaska Board of Regents will vote at some point during its meetings today and tomorrow whether to establish a single system-wide College… Continue reading

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes his presentation to the university's Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Thursday.

Trump wins over America, but not Juneau

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump won America, he won Alaska, but he did not win Juneau.Alaska’s capital city maintained its reputation as a Democratic stronghold… Continue reading

House District 34 candidate Justin Parish, center, watches results come in with campaign manager Steve SueWing, left, and volunteer Monica Todden at Rockwell on Tuesday. Parish unseated Rep. Cathy Muñoz.

Parish knocks out Muñoz in House District 34

With an extraordinary upset on Election Day, Democratic underdog Justin Parish defeated Republican incumbent Cathy Muñoz for a seat in the Alaska House of Representatives.Parish,… Continue reading

House District 34 candidate Justin Parish, center, watches results come in with campaign manager Steve SueWing, left, and volunteer Monica Todden at Rockwell on Tuesday. Parish unseated Rep. Cathy Muñoz.
U.S. Rep. Don Young, the longest serving Republican in the U.S. House, speaks to reporters Oct. 17 in Anchorage. Young, along with Democrat Steve Lindbeck and Libertarian Jim McDermott, took part in a candidates forum ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.

Rep. Don Young wins 23rd term in Congress

ANCHORAGE — Alaska voters have given the longest serving Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives more years in office.Rep. Don Young, who was first… Continue reading

U.S. Rep. Don Young, the longest serving Republican in the U.S. House, speaks to reporters Oct. 17 in Anchorage. Young, along with Democrat Steve Lindbeck and Libertarian Jim McDermott, took part in a candidates forum ahead of the Nov. 8 general election.
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, right, and Democratic state house candidate Matt Claman share election day views on a street corner, Tuesday in Anchorage.

Murkowski fends off crowd in Senate race

ANCHORAGE — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski won her bid for re-election, fending off a crowded field of challengers that included the man who beat her… Continue reading

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, right, and Democratic state house candidate Matt Claman share election day views on a street corner, Tuesday in Anchorage.

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Correction: Nov. 9, 2016

A Monday story misspelled the last name of Dee Longenbaugh, who owns The Observatory, a downtown bookstore.The Empire regrets all errors. To report an error… Continue reading

Anchorage police seek wounded suspect in nightclub shooting

ANCHORAGE — Anchorage police are seeking a man suspected of firing a gun in a downtown nightclub and hitting himself twice in the leg.Thirty-year-old Andrew… Continue reading