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Juneau Fire Chief Rich Etheridge says every available firefighter, both volunteer and career staff, responded to the scene of Monday’s fire at the Gastineau Apartments.

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Capital City Fire and Rescue spent Monday night fighting a blaze at the Gastineau Apartments in downtown Juneau.

The icebreaker Healy stopped in Juneau last week after another season’s work, and the ship’s crew invited the public aboard.

The City and Borough of Juneau wants to buy five sealed shipping containers for transporting biosolids to the Lower 48 for disposal.

Guilty verdicts returned in the trial of John N. Marvin, Jr.

Guilty verdicts returned for two charges of first degree murder against John Marvin, Jr.

Rising fuel prices have long put builders on the lookout for a viable alternative to expensive boilers with low efficiency.

Juneau’s two state representatives face no opponents in Tuesday’s general election. But they still have campaign war chests. Here’s a look at some of the details from the candidates’ Alaska Public Offices Commission reports.

With no opponents this election cycle, Juneau Representative Cathy Munoz has spent much of the campaign season attending regional gatherings, such as Southeast Conference and the Alaska Native Brotherhood Grand Camp, or helping fellow Republicans with their campaigns. She’s also had time to think about her priorities for the upcoming 28th Alaska Legislature. Munoz has…

Juneau’s economic health still depends on government, according to the 2012 Economic Indicators report from the Juneau Economic Development Council.

Closing arguments are planned for Thursday afternoon in the trial of John N. Marvin, Jr.

Good teaching, academic challenges and school atmosphere are keys to staying in school for at-risk students, according to research by the Association of Alaska School Boards.

Shell Oil wrapped up its exploratory drilling season in the Arctic yesterday.

Juneau Democratic State Rep. Beth Kerttula has been getting to know the residents and issues in her new district this fall. House District 32 encompasses Juneau, Petersburg, Kupreanof, Gustavus, Tenakee and Skagway.

The Juneau Assembly this week decided not to request lower speed limits as part of an Alaska Department of Transportation project in the Auke Bay area. That means the section of Glacier Highway from Auke Lake to the intersection with Back Loop Road will continue to be designed for a 40 mile per hour speed…

Party leaders and their allies are investing in two candidates for the Ketchikan-Wrangell-northern-Prince-of-Wales-Island House seat. But a third, who has represented most of what’s now House District 33 for three terms, is getting nothing.

British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging.

A new 4-H equestrian club in Juneau links riders at Fairweather stables to the Southeast 4-H community.

Day eight of the trial in the case of John Marvin, Jr. gets underway on Tuesday. Marvin is accused of causing the deaths of Hoonah police officers Matthew Tokuoka and Sgt. Anthony Wallace on August 28, 2010. District Attorney Dave Brower is prosecuting the case. Sgt. Michelyn Manrique, supervising investigator, is assisting him at the prosecutor’s…