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Glacier in retreat: What the Taku is teaching us about climate change

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Glacier in retreat: What the Taku is teaching us about climate change

A changing climate has caught up with the glacier.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Empire Live: Visitor Industry Task Force hears from the public

It’s the first public input meeting, here’s what people are saying.

House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

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House-passed bill could lead to PFAS cleanup

It needs to get past the Senate and President, too.

Ron Laiti drops his ballot into a ballot box after voting in the Douglas Indian Association’s election on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Incumbents mostly keep their seats in Douglas Indian Association election

Results are expected to be certified soon.

Juneau, like the rest of the state has seen a declining population in recent years, according to a report from the Alaska Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Population continues to decline in Southeast and state

Decline percentages were nearly identical.

Inari Kylänen stands near her painting, “Act of Doing Nothing is Still an Act II The Southern Border” during an opening reception for the new exhibition “A Nation of Immigrants” Friday, Jan. 3, at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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‘Am I welcome here?’ New exhibition reconciles artist’s experience with immigration policies

“A Nation of Immigrants” comes to the Juneau-Douglas City Museum.

Monica Devine’s book “Water Mask” is a collection of autobiographical essays related to her time as a speech therapist working in more than 60 villages in Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Monica Devine)

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41 years in 15 essays: New book shares speech therapist’s adventures in Alaska

Conquering fears in a 42-foot Taiwanese trawler.

Perseverance Theatre announced the hiring of new managing director Frank Delaney and interim artistic director Leslie Ishii. (Courtesy Photo | Perseverance Theatre)

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Empire Live: Here’s what’s new with Perseverance Theatre

Theater leaders talk at chamber meeting.

Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

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Theater leaders discuss Perseverance’s finances and future

Money’s in the bank, and bills are being paid, manging director said.

Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

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Not taking no for an answer: Quest for New JACC continues with new leader

New year, new executive director, renewed effort.

Diane Fleeks, left, Shelley Virginia, center, and Margeaux Ljungberg rehearse in front of an invited audience for Perseverance Theatre’s production of “Silent Sky” on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly)

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Eyes to the ‘Sky’: Perseverance Theatre play focuses on women who changed how we see the stars

“Silent Sky” opens Friday at the theater.

Capt. Steve White, from U.S. Coast Guard Sector Juneau, gives a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force in the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard plays a role in Juneau’s tourism industry

Our waters have never been busier.

U.S. Coast Guard Capt. Steve White makes a presentation to the Visitor Industry Task Force during its meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2020. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Tourism task force hears from Coast Guard

A presentation and discussion are on the agenda.

A recent sale of waterfront property to Norwegian Cruise Lines will likely have a ripple effect on the assessed value of waterfront property in Juneau. Alaska is a so-called “non-disclosure” state, so typically sales property transaction prices aren’t shared with the public, but bids for land previously owned by Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority were publicly unsealed in September. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska’s lack of property laws make Juneau’s most valuable properties difficult to assess

Private property sales are extra private in Alaska.

Stringing along: Family band plays Juneau show, then heads to Australia

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Stringing along: Family band plays Juneau show, then heads to Australia

Alaska String Band travels to Land Down Under for tour.

Alaska State Troopers say Shirley Skeek, seen in this June 2018 photo, was killed. Skeek’s remains were found off of the Seward Highway in May and identified in December. Monday, troopers said an autopsy report indicated homicide led to Skeek’s death. (Courtesy Photo | Amy Skeek)

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Homicide latest in string of tragedies for Juneau family

Local family receives more bad news.

Get ready to dip into the new year

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Get ready to dip into the new year

Time for the annual polar plunge.

Here’s what the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly writers watched, read, heard and played this year. (Courtesy Photos | Unsplash)

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Staff Picks: Here’s what we read, played, listened to and saw in 2019

Did “Cats” make the list?

About 50 artists stand with their work in front of the Sealaska Heritage Institute on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, to protest heavy cuts to state arts programs. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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The 5 biggest arts stories of 2019

The near-vetoes, protests and more that made the year.

Juneau’s almost entirely closed on Christmas

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Juneau’s almost entirely closed on Christmas

Hope you like movies.