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ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Alaska State Troopers say a search for Wrangell man missing on a kayaking trip in Southeast Alaska has been called off. Authorities say 25-year-old Colin Buness left his home o…

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FAIRBANKS — Shane Burnett, the son of former Fairbanks mayor Ruth Burnett, used to fish in the Chena River behind the sport fish hatchery that bears her name. He joined other guests on Friday in ma…

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newsminer on June 29th, 2012

FAIRBANKS – The groundlings that will take stage this weekend at the Empress Theatre are not the penny stinkers of the 16th century Globe Theatre, who used to pay just a cent to attend Shakespeare’…

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juneauempire on June 27th, 2012

Forest Service officials have advised Juneau recreationists this week that the road going through Auke Recreation Area will be closed due to construction. Access up to the closed work area will remain open at either end for Auke Rec users. Road work is slated to continue until mid-August.

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juneauempire on June 26th, 2012

Willie Willie is a handsome bird with a wonderful singing career ahead of him. Willie likes to sing the day away and communicate with his human friends with sweet chirps. This vocal boy is a bit of a bully when it comes to other birds so we recommend a home without any other birds in [...]

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juneauempire on June 25th, 2012

Saturday marked the end of the Gastineau Channel Little League regular season. Look for all-tournament player selections in the future when made available by the GCLL. Lucky Pitch!!!: Ken Ash won a game on only one pitch. On July 27, 1930 Reds pitcher Ken Ash was brought into a game against the Cubs with two [...]

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juneauempire on June 24th, 2012

Nataliya Kukharenko and Walt Sisikin wed June 2, 2012 at Skater’s Cabin. A reception was held at Zen. The bride is the daughter of Lydia Alexandrovna Kukharenko of Nikolaev, Ukraine. She attended Southern Ukrainian National University, where she obtained her master’s in economics and accounting. She is employed with HOPE Community Resources. The groom is [...]

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juneauempire on June 24th, 2012

Yvonne (Ellers) and Steve Davis celebrated 25 years of marriage June 10, 2012 in Maui, Hawaii. The couple wed June 10, 1987 and have three children, Jared, Stefanie and Corey. They have made their home in Juneau.

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juneauempire on June 24th, 2012

Patrice Aphrodite Helmar and Matthew Stephens Adams will wed June 30, 2012 at the Metcalfe family home since 1928 at 730 Gold Street, with a reception to follow at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center. read more

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Thanksgiving. It’s not a holiday that gets much thought while we’re celebrating the Summer Solstice, but many folks like to use the break for a myriad of reasons out side of stuffing themselves silly with turkey. Some like to visit family. Some plan shopping trips to take advantage of day-after sales. Others take advantage of [...]

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