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Washington man convicted in Juneau woman's death

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:56:21 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - A Washington state man convicted of murdering a Juneau woman is scheduled to be sentenced next week.

Men, dog survive plane that lands in water, sinks

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:20 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Two men and a dog escaped from a small plane that made a water landing and sank north of Juneau.

Trial due to begin in Juneau baby death

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:11:14 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - A trial will begin Monday for a 24-year-old Juneau man charged with second-degree murder in the death of his 4-month-old daughter.

Juneau Empire names new publisher

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:03:33 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The Juneau Empire has a new publisher.

Renovation work to soon start on Alaska Capitol

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:11:38 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Work should begin soon on the first phase of work at the Alaska Capitol.

State, local officials dedicate harbor project

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:41:02 -0400

AUKE BAY, Alaska - State and local officials held a ribbon cutting to mark the first phase of improvements to a Juneau area harbor.

Forest Service dedicating new lab in Juneau

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:05:26 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The U.S. Forest Service is dedicating its new forestry sciences laboratory in Juneau this weekend.

Juneau pick new police chief

Thu, 16 May 2013 07:04:21 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - City officials in Juneau have picked a new police chief.

Burger index not good news for AK, Hawaii cities

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:48:39 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Residents of Alaska and Hawaii always suspected they pay higher prices, and now the hamburger proves it.

State putting out feelers for Juneau office space

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:20:26 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The Department of Administration is putting out feelers for office space for the Department of Transportation in Juneau.

Greens Creek silver production increases

Mon, 13 May 2013 14:27:01 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Production of silver increased at Greens Creek Mine during the first quarter of 2013, mine owners said.

Sealaska Corp. reports higher income

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:00:04 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Sealaska Corp. is reporting that its net income nearly doubled in 2012.

Juneau prison inmate loses part of ear in assault

Sun, 12 May 2013 18:02:41 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - A fight at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau has left an inmate missing part of his ear.

Juneau man charged with sexual assault

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:28:04 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Juneau on a charge of sexual assault.

Historic house proposed as lodging for lt. gov

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:26:38 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - An historic house in downtown Juneau that has undergone more than $500,000 in recent renovations could one day serve as a home-away-from-home for Alaska's lieutenant governor.

Man gets year for shooting at vehicle being towed

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:37:28 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - A Juneau man who shot at a vehicle being towed will serve one year in prison.

Entry period opens for Juneau parade

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:23:21 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - The entry period is now open for participants in this year's 4th of July parade in Juneau.

Downtown Juneau library getting new elevators

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:50:16 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Slow-moving elevators at the downtown public library in Juneau will be replaced with two faster, newer models by fall.

Casperson named principal at Juneau high school

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:32:19 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Juneau-Douglas High School assistant principal Paula Casperson has been hired for the principal's position.

3 uninjured in Juneau small plane crash

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:53:05 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Three people aboard a small plane were uninjured when it crashed after takeoff at Juneau International Airport.

Juneau celebrates state ferries

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:41:48 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - Hundreds of residents gathered along the Juneau waterfront to celebrate Alaska's ferries.

Juneau theater maker teaches students in Kodiak

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:40:23 -0400

KODIAK, Alaska - Students in Kodiak have learned how to use drama to improve their writing skills.

Native corporation launches tourism service

Mon, 06 May 2013 10:28:21 -0400

ANCHORAGE, Alaska - An Alaska Native village corporation that operates a popular cruise ship destination has launched a commercial consulting service for others seeking help developing their own cultural tourism ventures.

NASA developing tablet-based app for Alaska pilots

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:23:23 -0400

JUNEAU, Alaska - It takes a bit of nerve to fly in Alaska, where pilots deal with the continent's tallest peaks, coldest weather and many sheer unknowns.

Native corporation launches tourism service

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:07:23 -0400