Police & Fire for Friday, Nov. 11, 2016

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Around Town

New student orientation, 9-10 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Interested in improving your skills for college, training programs or for taking the GED… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 12, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 12, 1986

On Nov. 12, 1986, Alaska’s mayors supported clarifying the Open Meetings Act, which caused controversy in the City and Borough of Juneau after Mayor Ernie… Continue reading

The front page of the Empire on Nov. 12, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Nov. 11, 1986

On Nov. 11, 1986, Gov.-elect Steve Cowper chose his budget transition team. The group was to begin writing recommendations for state spending and budget cuts… Continue reading

Dan Moller Trail closed Friday

Dan Moller Trail will be closed for part of this morning as the Juneau Snowmobile Club performs maintenance on the popular Douglas Island route.According to… Continue reading

Capital city sees record warmth, unusually wet November

It might be wet, but at least it’s warm.According to the National Weather Service, Juneau set a new record-high temperature Wednesday as instruments at Juneau… Continue reading

Around Town

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

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

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

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

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

UAS Power & Privilege Symposium: Promoting cultural change

University of Alaska’s Power & Privilege Symposium, the first of its kind at the Juneau campus, is a one-day event happening today to encourage students… Continue reading

Election volunteer Lily Hong Campbell hands William Grooms a voter sticker after he cast his ballot at AEL&P on Tuesday.

In Juneau, as in the rest of America, a desire for Trump

Growing up in Hong Kong, Lily Hong Campbell idolized Donald Trump as a businessman. On Tuesday, she had her first opportunity to vote for him.Campbell,… Continue reading

Election volunteer Lily Hong Campbell hands William Grooms a voter sticker after he cast his ballot at AEL&P on Tuesday.
This JPD Facebook post describes a hit-and-run that took place on Vintage Drive Monday.

JPD seeks hit-and-run driver

Juneau police are seeking the driver of a mid-size SUV who allegedly struck a pedestrian in the Mendenhall Valley Monday evening and fled the scene.The… Continue reading

This JPD Facebook post describes a hit-and-run that took place on Vintage Drive Monday.