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‘The salmon way’: Book explores connection between Alaskans and the resilient fish

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‘The salmon way’: Book explores connection between Alaskans and the resilient fish

The fish tell a deeply human story.

Airport’s projects are taking off

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Airport’s projects are taking off

Multiple projects are underway.

Bill would delay new school construction for another five years

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Bill would delay new school construction for another five years

Local officials worry it will cost us more down the road.

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

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Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary smiles outside the visitor center, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center director plans to retire

Neary nears retirement.

Dig this: Art and science collide in new Ray Troll exhibition

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Dig this: Art and science collide in new Ray Troll exhibition

Ketchikan artist has been drawing dinos with crayons for 61 years.

May’s First Friday features fossils and candle making

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May’s First Friday features fossils and candle making

Check out tonight’s schedule.

Students strike against climate change

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Students strike against climate change

Juneau high schoolers hope policy changes faster than the climate does.

With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists

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With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists

The hope is for commerce and culture to coexist.

Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire File)

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Centennial Hall’s needs move into focus

First public presentation is in a week.

33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau

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33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau

Get ready for two weeks of live music.

District and education support staff may have a deal

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District and education support staff may have a deal

Tentative agreement was announced.

Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Elementary school has its new principal

Coming back to where she started.

Committee considers sleep off changes and development incentives

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Committee considers sleep off changes and development incentives

Some new details about new sleep off program emerge

New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health

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New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health

The world wide web will play a big part.

What’s happening the week of May 1-7, 2019

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What’s happening the week of May 1-7, 2019

Calendar of events.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Movin’ on up: Here’s how much it would cost to move City Hall

City Hall could be heading to top of a parking garage.

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

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Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Teething on gumboots paid off.

Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Former Juneau educator interviews for principal position

She hopes her career continues where it began.

The writer behind Marvel’s ‘Unbeatable Squirrel Girl’ and ‘Adventure Time’ comics is here in Juneau

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The writer behind Marvel’s ‘Unbeatable Squirrel Girl’ and ‘Adventure Time’ comics is here in Juneau

No Avengers spoilers, don’t worry.