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Drug dealers receive 30, 15 years in prison

Two notorious Juneau drug dealers received hefty prison sentences Thursday for operating a cocaine smuggling and dealing ring.

Juneau charities feel economic pinch

With the dreadful news of a slumping economy on the minds of many people this holiday season, local charity organizations say they are experiencing a lull in donations this year in comparison to recent years.

Stevens caps 40 years with last speech

WASHINGTON - "Uncle Ted" Stevens, an old-style Senate giant and the chamber's longest-serving Republican, delivered his swan song address and yielded the floor for the final time Thursday. He was saluted by his colleagues as a staunch friend and teacher.

Blasting for downtown garage to begin in two weeks

Police & Fire

Gissel reappointed to advisory board

Wal-Mart now selling sockeye from Bristol Bay

Bar groups seek Stevens law license suspension

Court orders review of Beaufort drilling plan

Prices, tax mean less petroleum investment

Doctor killed by snowmobile

Activists: Tobacco settlement being wasted

Sports

Bears hockey hosts Su Valley

The Juneau-Douglas High School hockey team enters this weekend's home doubleheader against the 3A Su Valley Rams with a four-game winning streak in their pockets, their always-rowdy fans cheering them on and more wins against 4A competition (2) than they had all of last season.

JDHS grapplers host Pilot Invite

The Juneau-Douglas High School wrestling team welcomes a few big bad wolves to town this weekend as they host their annual Pilot Invitational with Colony, the state's top-ranked 4A team, joining the usual Southeast opponents on the mats of Thunder Mountain High School.

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Empire Multimedia

Slideshow: Veteran's Day Ceremonies | Read more

11-12-08

Juneau's Native community honored its members who have served in uniform in a spirited celebration Tuesday that involved honoring aging warriors and traditional Native dancing.

More Multimedia:

Slideshow: Juneau Concert Band Performance | Read more

Slideshow: Election Day 2008 | Read more

Slideshow: Tulsequah Chief Mine - 1950's and Today | Read more

Video: Carlos Boozer interview 9-29-08 |

Video: Juneau reacts to GOP VP selection | Read more

Video: Frank Maier Marathon 2008 | Read more

Video: Cruise ship grounds in Glacier Bay | Read more

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Neighbors

Part I: Recalling 50 years of Alaska governors

On Jan. 3, 2009, Alaska will officially celebrate its 50th anniversary as a state.

The truth about 'Doubt'

I recently attended, and thoroughly enjoyed, Perseverance Theater's rendering of "Doubt - A Parable." Now don't jump to conclusions; this article isn't a critical review. At least not of the play.

Alaska's very own guardian

Consortium renames Angoon clinic

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Announcements

Revey, Davis to wed

Nest, Fletcher wed

Hamilton, Duval wedding

Outdoors

Death on Mount Hood

Shivering, weak and injured in a snow cave, on a mountain he and two climbing companions had tried to conquer, Kelly James managed to reach his wife on his cell phone.

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