Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Hello sunny weather.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is taking over City and Borough of Juneau’s sleep off program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Capital City Fire/Rescue set to takeover sleep off program

And it won’t cost any extra money.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor signs bill extending suicide prevention council. Here’s why it’s important.

They set the tone for suicide prevention in Alaska.

Memo questions Dunleavy authority to call Wasilla session

This isn’t the first dustup between Dunleavy and lawmakers.

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MRV Architects presented this upgraded Centennial Hall concept to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee, June 25, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects)
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New estimates are in: Here’s how much it would cost to fix Centennial Hall and fund the New JACC

Possible price tags.

‘Just going for a win:’ Tlingit youth finds scoring touch at Jr. NBA tourney

He can fill up the stat sheet.

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pebble Mine opposition: Wrong mine for the wrong place

Public comment period ends in days.

Slow trickle of state jobs out of Juneau continues

Meanwhile, Anchorage is reaching peak.

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ harvest devil’s club. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
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Lessons from the devil’s club lady

Some see obstacles, she sees medicine.

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FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

Rural Tennessee has electricity for the same reason Southeast Alaska has totem parks — the New Deal.

Former NBA star Carlos Boozer back to lead camp

Boozer’s back.

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She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

Everything has changed for her and her daughters.

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Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Its collection number is ASL-PCA-87, for those history buffs). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.

The Willoughby District in downtown Juneau has a new Native name

A nod to indigenous history.

 

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‘Just going for a win:’ Tlingit youth finds scoring touch at Jr. NBA tourney

He can fill up the stat sheet.

 

Photos: American Legion Baseball, Juneau vs Bartlett

Juneau takes down Bartlett.

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Neighbors

Recognitions for the week of June 23, 2019

Recognitions for the week of June 23, 2019.

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Rainbow the Crunchy Ghost

I’m a veeeeeeeeeeegan.

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MRV Architects presented this upgraded Centennial Hall concept to the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Public Works & Facilities Committee, June 25, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | MRV Architects)
Capital City Weekly

New estimates are in: Here’s how much it would cost to fix Centennial Hall and fund the New JACC

Possible price tags.

 

Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)
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Ready for the big time: ‘Sitka’ show starts shooting soon

Don’t touch that dial.

 

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Alaska Outdoors

Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

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A sleepless walk under the midnight sun

An epic way to celebrate solstice.

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Events
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What’s happening the week of June 12-18, 2019

Calendar of events.

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What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019

Calendar of events.

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VIDEO: Watch this ‘beautifully grotesque’ salmon heart beat

This is too weird not to share.

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Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Protesters feel Angoon has historical, cultural claims to the land

 

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Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Live coverage from the Capitol steps.

 

A nestling eagle was treated in Juneau by Juneau Raptor Center and flown to Sitka for a full evaluation and continued care. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

Adorable, fuzzy baby bald eagle found in Juneau backyard

The nestling who lived.

 

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Photography

Photos: Turn Out for the Tongass Rally

Locals rally in support of Roadless Rule.

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Photos: Gold Rush Days

Contestants compete in mining and logging competitions.

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

Reader-submitted photos.

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PHOTOS: Coast Guard Change of Command ceremony

Civil Engineering Unit Juneau receives new commander.

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Opinion: Planned Parenthood is wrong on Sullivan. He’s pro-life, but not anti-women.

Traditional Christian views are not out of the mainstream of thought.

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OPINION: Sen. Dan Sullivan: Pressing the Canadian government to take action on transboundary mining

It’s imperative these waters stay pristine for generations to come.

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