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The Home Depot announces seasonal hiring wave

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The Home Depot announces seasonal hiring wave

College students, retirees and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

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Juneau Symphony hires new executive director, concertmaster

Two new hires come into the fold ahead of music director selection.

Filmmaker talks digging into proposed Chilkat Valley mining project

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Filmmaker talks digging into proposed Chilkat Valley mining project

‘Rock, Paper, Fish’ takes a skeptical, nuanced look at proposed Palmer Project.

New event fills in for canceled Slush Cup

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New event fills in for canceled Slush Cup

Their Slush Cup doesn’t runneth over with snow.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt, left, is underway in formation with the littoral combat ship USS Independence on the final leg of its three-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego. The USS Zumwalt arrived in Ketchikan Saturday. (Courtesy Photo |U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ace Rheaume)

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Navy’s high-tech warship makes first trip to Alaska, stops in Ketchikan

Trip offers chance for training and public tours.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City and cruise line make lawsuit settlement official

Both sides said they’re happy it’s over.

Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

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Major project waiting in the wings for the airport

North terminal work could start this time next year.

Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)

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Endangered language: Director talks about bringing first feature-length Haida-language film to screen

Endangered language gets its close up.

Yakutat’s Janie Jensen, bottom, and Skagway’s Tiffanie Ames dive for a loose ball during their women’s bracket game at the Lions Club’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Early leads turn in to victories in Thursday’s Gold Medal games

Fast-paced offence ruled the mid-day games.

Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset

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Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset

Gangsters, gamblers and unlikely love.

Matt Walker said he started growing his beard about 17 years ago when his then-girlfriend and now-wife said it looked like he could grow a beard. He’s now spearheading the creation of Juneau Beard Club. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Calling all beardos: There’s a new club just for you

A facial hair-brained idea is taking root.

Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time

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Haydn seek: Pianist finds her way to Juneau for first time

Get keyed up.

Lance Stevens, hospital board president, speaks during a joint meeting with the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Tuesday, March 19, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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State budget uncertainty hangs over hospital

Proposed Medicaid cuts could have direct and indirect effects.

Showing off their pipes: Special organ concert features guest vocalist

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Showing off their pipes: Special organ concert features guest vocalist

Not everyone wore green, no one got pinched.

‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies

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‘Jewish Halloween’ to be celebrated with movie screening, cookies

Rhymes with decorum.

Manic Monday keeps Gold Medal Basketball Tournament rolling

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Manic Monday keeps Gold Medal Basketball Tournament rolling

Hoonah, Angoon and Haines all had Monday games

Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap

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Turning trash to treasure: New event includes art show and building contest using collected scrap

Think “Iron Chef” for assemblage art.

Going to bat for Juneau’s winged mammals

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Going to bat for Juneau’s winged mammals

They’re waiting in the wings.

Myrna Gardner, tribal partnership specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, said Alaska’s low census response rate is costing the state millions every year during a presentation at Southeast Housing Summit, Thursday, March 14, 2019. *Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Low census response loses Alaska billions of dollars

Money left on the table.

More sophisticated than a Shirley Temple: Mocktails are on the menu this March for sobriety awareness

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More sophisticated than a Shirley Temple: Mocktails are on the menu this March for sobriety awareness

Movie night and other recovery-friendly events are planned, too.