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Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

Soboleff’s sons and daughter loan collection to Sealaska Heritage Institute for display.

Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss speaks during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Weiss is currently the interim superintendent, and the board members discussed next steps for selecting a permanent superintendent at Tuesday’s meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Public invited to weigh in on superintendent search

There’s a chance this Saturday.

A sign supporting Mike Dunleavy for governor is seen in September. The state of Alaska has settled a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, a Palmer man and a pro-Dunleavy group regarding political signs that violate the state’s anti-billboard law. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

State settles sign lawsuit brought by ACLU, pro-Dunleavy group

It’s an exit sign. On Tuesday, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. approved a settlement concluding a lawsuit that… Continue reading

Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

Photographs from the first-ever Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit, taking place in Juneau this week. The summit was… Continue reading

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A Coast Guard boat searches Gastineau Channel for two missing boaters on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

Authorities identify Juneau man who died in canoe accident

It’s unclear how he ended up in the water.

Chad Bentz, a physical education teacher at Juneau-Douglas High School holds a parent/teacher conference at JDHS in 2014. Bentz is on the ballot for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sports Hall of Fame voting open

The midterm elections may be over, but in the world of Alaska sports, election season is still going. For the… Continue reading

Player of the Week: Wolf Dostal

Wolf Dostal is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week. Dostal, a senior at Juneau-Douglas High School, made 39 saves… Continue reading

In this Empire file photo from June 2009, Ellen Campbell, 87, at her West Juneau home, talks about being awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for her time flying planes for the Women Airforce Service in the early 1940’s. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘A force of nature’: Ellen Campbell helped people find the best in themselves

She saw things others might not have.

Crew aboard the barge-crane Brightwater lifts the sunken 96-foot tugboat Challenger in Gastineau Channel in February 2016. The federal government has filed a civil lawsuit against Juneau artist R.D. Robinson, alleging he is responsible for the cost of removing the ship from Gastineau Channel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Federal government sues Juneau artist over sunken tugboat

The tug sank in 2015.

Cassandra Strahin, center, and Nicole Huntsman, both of Allen Marine, get help from Malou Peabody, left, and Clarence Milton as they deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Food drives continue as Thanksgiving approaches

Find out how you can donate.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Dunleavy reacts to early favorable election returns Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018 In Anchorage, Alaska. With Dunleavy are from left, his wife Rose and daughters Ceil and Maggie. (AP Photo/Michael Dinneen)

Alaskans choose Dunleavy for governor

Mike Dunleavy will be Alaska’s next governor.

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Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss speaks during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Weiss is currently the interim superintendent, and the board members discussed next steps for selecting a permanent superintendent at Tuesday’s meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Public invited to weigh in on superintendent search

There’s a chance this Saturday.

 

A sign supporting Mike Dunleavy for governor is seen in September. The state of Alaska has settled a lawsuit brought by the ACLU, a Palmer man and a pro-Dunleavy group regarding political signs that violate the state’s anti-billboard law. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

State settles sign lawsuit brought by ACLU, pro-Dunleavy group

It’s an exit sign. On Tuesday, Anchorage Superior Court Judge Herman Walker Jr. approved a settlement concluding a lawsuit that… Continue reading

 

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Pro baseball coaches headline Anchorage camp

The Alliance for the Support of American Legion Baseball in Alaska is hosting the ninth annual Professional Baseball Clinic Nov.… Continue reading

 

Chad Bentz, a physical education teacher at Juneau-Douglas High School holds a parent/teacher conference at JDHS in 2014. Bentz is on the ballot for the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sports Hall of Fame voting open

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Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honors past masters

Mt. Juneau-Gastineaux Lodge No. 21 honored its Past Masters on October 30, 2018 with a special Lodge meeting and dinner.… Continue reading

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Living & Growing: Dead fish

“Do you think I’ll die if I lick a dead salmon?” How do you answer that as a parent?

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Family shares items and stories for Dr. Walter Soboleff Day

Soboleff’s sons and daughter loan collection to Sealaska Heritage Institute for display.

 

Capital City Weekly

News briefs: JAHC First Friday submissions, writers symposium announces keynote

For the week of Nov. 14-20, 2018.

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Alaska Outdoors
Claire Helgeson attempts to cross between two snow covered ponds. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

Photo blog: First snow of the season

A fresh new winter season feels good.

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A black-capped chickadee at 40-below zero. (Courtesy Photo | Ned Rozell)

Alaska Science Forum: Alaska chickadees are brainy birds

Alaska chickadees have proven themselves brainier than Colorado chickadees. A researcher at… Continue reading

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Events

Author talk examines 1982 murders in Craig

Author Leland Hale spent years trying to find out what really happened… Continue reading

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Eric Verrelli smiles after shooting in the Annie Oakley competition Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at the Juneau Gun Club’s Turkey Shoot. Verrelli won the competition, winning a frozen turkey. The Gun Club, Juneau Shooting Sports Foundation, Juneau Archery Club and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game host the shooting competition each year as a fundraiser. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire File)

Annual Thanksgiving shoot happening Saturday

No live turkeys will be shot.

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Empire reporters James Brooks and Alex McCarthy provide commentary at Election Central at McGivney’s in downtown Juneau, Alaska on Nov. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Facebook Live: Election Central

Empire reporters James Brooks and Alex McCarthy provide real-time results and commentary on Election Night in Juneau.

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Gov. Bill Walker speaks during an interview in his Capitol office on April 13, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
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Gov. Bill Walker’s Juneau backers still support him after Mallott’s resignation

Mallott resigned. Now what?

 

Watch: Candidates Forum Live

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Unofficial results of Municipal Election

Unofficial results of the 2018 City and Borough of Juneau Municipal Election are in.

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Photos: Voices of Our Ancestors Native Language Summit

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Claire Helgeson attempts to cross between two snow covered ponds. (Gabe Donohoe | For the Juneau Empire)

Photo blog: First snow of the season

A fresh new winter season feels good.

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Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

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Democrat gubernatorial candiate Mark Begich, a former U.S. Senator for Alaska and former mayor of Anchorage, speaks during an interview in Juneau on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: Thank you, Alaskans, for your support in the election

Thank you, Alaska. Debra Call and I are honored by every vote we earned and are humbled by all the… Continue reading

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Opinion: On scene, unseen: the US Navy submarine force

Seeing a submariner is a rare and privileged opportunity.

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Opinion: Involve disabled patients in conversation about their treatment

Rights for the disabled need to be improved.

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Their actions are decimating the party and future generations.

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