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Police & Fire for Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016

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Around town for Thursday, Dec. 22

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

Lauree Morton, Executive Director of the Council on Domestic Violence at the Alaska Department of Public Safety, welcomes people to the One Billion Rising for Justice event at the State Office Building's atrium on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.

Alaska’s top anti-rape leader forced out

Lauree Morton ended her 30-year career fighting sexual assault and domestic violence after a Nov. 18 meeting with Public Safety Commissioner Walt Monegan.“I was told… Continue reading

Lauree Morton, Executive Director of the Council on Domestic Violence at the Alaska Department of Public Safety, welcomes people to the One Billion Rising for Justice event at the State Office Building's atrium on Friday, Feb. 14, 2014.
Firefighter EMT Steve Anderson, dressed as Santa Clause, and firefighter EMT Kristi Asplund, dressed as Mrs. Clause, ride a fire engine during Santa's Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue in the Mendenhall Valley at Glacier Valley Elementary School on Dec. 17, 2016. Santa's ride went throughout the Mendenhall Valley, and Capital City Fire/Rescue volunteers handed out candy canes. (Photo by Marlena Sloss).

Photos: Santa comes to town

Bridget Bartlett, 6, reacts as she sees Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus riding a fire engine during Santa’s Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue in… Continue reading

Firefighter EMT Steve Anderson, dressed as Santa Clause, and firefighter EMT Kristi Asplund, dressed as Mrs. Clause, ride a fire engine during Santa's Annual Ride with Capital City Fire/Rescue in the Mendenhall Valley at Glacier Valley Elementary School on Dec. 17, 2016. Santa's ride went throughout the Mendenhall Valley, and Capital City Fire/Rescue volunteers handed out candy canes. (Photo by Marlena Sloss).
Members of the Whale Project present a $365,000 donation to the City and Borough of Juneau on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 for waterworks around the namesake sculpture that has been erected near the Juneau-Douglas bridge.

Assembly adopts Housing Action Plan by resolution

At its Monday meeting, the Juneau Assembly adopted a plan recommending the construction of nearly 2,000 new housing units in the next 30 years to… Continue reading

Members of the Whale Project present a $365,000 donation to the City and Borough of Juneau on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016 for waterworks around the namesake sculpture that has been erected near the Juneau-Douglas bridge.

Stealing $500K buys a year in jail

A Juneau woman will spend a year in jail after stealing more than half a million dollars from a business, Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis… Continue reading

Avalanche blasting planned for this morning

Thane Road will again be closed from 9 a.m. to noon for avalanche blasting, and this time it’s the real deal.A week after the Alaska… Continue reading

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The Salvation Army Church on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The boxes, which will contain all the ingredients for a holiday dinner, will be available Thursday and Friday to 360 local families. The project is coordinated by the three Rotary clubs and the Rotaract club of Juneau.

Photos: Christmas dinner boxes

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The… Continue reading

Rotary members Leah Van Kirk, left, and Amy Lujan wrap boxes with others as part of the Racheal MacLeod Christmas Dinner Box Project at The Salvation Army Church on Monday, Dec. 19, 2016. The boxes, which will contain all the ingredients for a holiday dinner, will be available Thursday and Friday to 360 local families. The project is coordinated by the three Rotary clubs and the Rotaract club of Juneau.

Corrections and clarifications for Dec. 21, 2016

A Sunday story about a gasoline tax increase proposed by Gov. Bill Walker indicated Walker would introduce legislation in the Senate. A Walker spokesperson said… Continue reading

Around town for Wednesday, Dec. 21

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

A wolf is seen in Alaska.

ADF&G reports three wolves hunted or trapped on Douglas

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has closed wolf hunting and trapping on Douglas Island after three animals were killed by harvesters.That might come… Continue reading

A wolf is seen in Alaska.

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016

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Mental Health Land Trust presses ahead with sale of downtown parcel

The Alaska Mental Health Trust is proceeding with plans to sell about 1 acre of land next to the Coast Guard station to a developer… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines passenger jet lands in Petersburg. On Dec. 19, a pair of the company's passenger jets were struck by lightning in Southeast.

Two Southeast planes struck by lightning

Two Alaska Airlines flights in Southeast Alaska were struck by lightning Monday in separate incidents, leaving some passengers stranded and others delayed.The first strike took… Continue reading

An Alaska Airlines passenger jet lands in Petersburg. On Dec. 19, a pair of the company's passenger jets were struck by lightning in Southeast.

Electoral College votes today at SLAM

Alaska’s three voters in the Electoral College will cast the state’s votes for president at 11 a.m. today in the Andrew P. Kashevaroff State Library,… Continue reading

Around town for Monday, Dec. 19

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m., St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Parish Hall. A safe, fun environment to learn public speaking skills. Details: Jim, 789-3074.Women, Infants and… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Dec. 19, 1986

On Dec. 19, 1986, thousands of people lined up to meet Gov. Steve Cowper at the annual open house at the Governor’s Mansion. His wife,… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Dec. 19, 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

Feds: State doesn’t need to repay Road money

A representative of the Federal Highway Administration confirmed Friday that the State of Alaska will not have to repay federal money spent on planning for… Continue reading

John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.

With $59,000 hole, Juneau’s shelter relies on the giving season

While many people attended holiday parties Friday night, Juneau’s shelter and soup kitchen held a somber event.“National Remembrance Day commemorates people who died while experiencing… Continue reading

John Palmes, center, leads the Tlingit Gospel Singers along with Pastor Phil Campbell, right, of Northern Light United Church, as they sing "Amazing Grace" during the Longest Night Remembrance Service at The Glory Hole on Friday, Dec. 16, 2016. The service has become an annual event to acknowledge the homeless people who have died.