Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. Bellisario commissioned an independent review of allegations of sexual misconduct last year and Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019, shared names of those a commission found to be credibly accused. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

BREAKING: Juneau Catholic diocese names seven local clergymen ‘credibly’ accused of sexual misconduct

The independent review spanned nearly 70 years.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Fire marshal identifies victim of fatal house fire

A 77-year-old woman perished.

Help evaluate Juneau School District’s superintendent

Public input wanted.

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In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor reluctant to consider oil taxes

Will taxes cause companies to leave?

Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
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Scholar to study subsistence, university launches a new program and a rare book is donated

News briefs for the week of Aug. 22, 2019.

‘The dream’s coming true’: Thunder Mountain hoops alum headed to Switzerland

He’s got game.

A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Not as bad as expected: Juneau’s homeless shelter survives veto scare

Vetoes spared grant money.

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A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Not as bad as expected: Juneau’s homeless shelter survives veto scare

Vetoes spared grant money.

 

In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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‘The dream’s coming true’: Thunder Mountain hoops alum headed to Switzerland

He’s got game.

 

Photos: Season-opening race for Juneau’s cross country teams

Mud and smiles.

 

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Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
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Scholar to study subsistence, university launches a new program and a rare book is donated

News briefs for the week of Aug. 22, 2019.

 

Quinn Christopherson, winner of National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert contest, is slated to perform during a sold-out show in Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | For Quinn Christopherson )
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A Tiny Desk concert, stand-up comedy and a documentary screening: Here’s what’s happening this week

Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 22-29, 2019.

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Derby officials prepare for re-do

The Golden North Salmon Derby is ready for take two.

 

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Quinn Christopherson, winner of National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert contest, is slated to perform during a sold-out show in Juneau. (Courtesy Photo | For Quinn Christopherson )
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A Tiny Desk concert, stand-up comedy and a documentary screening: Here’s what’s happening this week

Calendar of events for the week of Aug. 22-29, 2019.

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Bugs, spelling bees, a film festival, ‘Molly of Denali’ and opera: Here’s what’s happening this week

Here’s what’s happening for the week of Aug. 8-15, 2019.

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Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

 

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Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch

Here’s how budget cuts are affecting Juneau’s homeless.

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Now you see it, now you don’t: Trail Mix removes 4-ton boulder from trail

See how they did it.

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Murkowski has health care on her mind

Alaska’s senior senator talks about ending ‘surprise’ medical billing.

 

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Wild Shots: Photos of Mother Nature in Alaska

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Photos: Wildfire damages Sunshine Cove

Fireworks possible cause of fire at Sunshine Cove.

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Photos: First Day of School 2019

School’s in session.

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Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Fem-only open stage creates safe space.

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Opinion: Our budget, our values

We’re sometimes told that government is “bloated.”

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Gov. Mike Dunleavy at the signing ceremony for Senate Bill 2002 at the Alaska Association of General Contractors in Anchorage on August 8, 2019. (Courtesy photo)

Opinion: Listening beyond echo chamber

Who finally got Dunleavy to listen?

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