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Dozens attended a 10-year celebration of the Homer Public Library’s building on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Friends of the Homer Library threw the party that included a musical performance, refreshments and the introduction of a new bookmobile.

A Juneau group fighting against heroin abuse helped throw the 5th Annual Capital Brewfest to spread its message and receive part of the proceeds. The organization’s participation raised questions on whether it was right.

The revitalization of Native tattoo art could be slowed by an unexpected barrier: state bureaucracy.

Every state capital’s been asked to put one of the figures in front of their city hall. They’re hollow to symbolize the invisibility of homeless people.

Originally, construction was scheduled to start in 2019, but now contractors could begin building the new ship as early as next year.

Juneau Police Department wants to try to improve the quality of life in Juneau by encouraging random acts of kindness.

A 17-year-old boy died in an accidental shooting on Saturday.

The company announced Friday that, overall, Juneau customers can expect to pay 8 percent more on their electric bill by the end of 2017.

“No matter how good the talks are between Alaska and B.C., those aren’t the talks the need to be happening,” the head of a transboundary mining group said.

A fisherman has spotted the dead humpback whale in the Sitka area that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is interested in studying.

The plaintiffs want to reverse Walker’s veto of roughly $670 million in dividend funds.

Fish oil is considered an environmental hazard, but is far less damaging than crude oil.

Juneau Hydropower Inc. was recently awarded a federal license for Sweetheart Lake Dam. It could power a gold mine and supply heat to the downtown core of the capital city with an innovative system.

While Mayor Ken Koelsch isn’t up for reelection this year, he is actively working to unseat incumbent assemblymember Kate Troll.

The Juneau Police Department wants to positively identify the man in this video. Call the department at 586-0600 with tips.

This week’s segment is a how-to guide on picking your own apples and what to make out of them.

If successful, the lawsuit would double the dividend amount, from $1,000 to slightly more than $2,000.

The National Weather Service in Juneau issues a flood advisory around Mendenhall Lake and river in the central channels until 3:45 a.m. Friday.

Martin Sensmeier, a 32-year-old actor from Yakutat, is co-starring in the major motion picture “The Magnificent Seven.” The film opens on September 23rd.

Troopers identified the hikers as 41-year-old Enrico Solano of Mexico and 28-year-old Lucas Pezzi of Argentina.