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Scott Ciambor, chief housing gfficer for the City and Borough of Juneau and board chair for the Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness, speaks at the Southeast Housing Summit at the Baranof Hotel on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. The summit is a two-day program organized by the Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New housing summit looks at housing problems, solutions in Southeast

What’s being done and what resources are available?

Classic album to be performed by Juneau band

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Classic album to be performed by Juneau band

News briefs for the week of March 13, 2019.

Juneau School District School Board Vice President Dan DeBartolo looks at his meeting packet during budget discussions Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Marathon school board meeting results in budget amendments, heated special education funding talk

Juneau School District Board of Education had its work cut out for it.

City and Borough of Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt talks during a special town hall meeting about Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget and how its cuts would affect Juneau, March 11, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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City: Proposed state budget would cost Juneau millions, and its schools even more

Don’t panic, but consider sending an email, city officials say.

End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next

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End of a chapter: Hayes talks about her time as Alaska State Writer Laureate and what comes next

Find out why visiting Seldovia tops the list.

Jorden Nigro speaks during the Woman of Distinction 2019 Celebration Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Centennial Hall. During her speech she advocated for seeing humanity in others and the value of showing up. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Women of Distiction event celebrates people who make a difference in Juneau

Raising AWARE-ness for Juneau’s wonder women.

Salmon researchers: small Juneau hatchery helps with big ideas

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Salmon researchers: small Juneau hatchery helps with big ideas

One fish, two fish, coed fish, Taku fish.

North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

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North Pole High School student wins state poetry contest

She’s an honor student.

Celtic rock band talks 13-year history, unique songs and upcoming St. Paddy’s Eve show

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Celtic rock band talks 13-year history, unique songs and upcoming St. Paddy’s Eve show

A band you will Celtic knot want to miss.

Juneau college student to receive community service award

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Juneau college student to receive community service award

Good tithings he brings.

The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

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The state of Alaska’s third governor dies at 94

Governor oversaw Prudhoe Bay oil and gas lease sale.

Movie night moves suicide into public focus

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Movie night moves suicide into public focus

Normalizing the mental health discussion.

After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists

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After flooding, co-op gallery is back to business with room for more artists

There’s space for five to 10 more artists.

Author Annie Boochever, formerly of Juneau and now of Bellingham, Washington, smiles at Centennial Hall, Saturday March 2, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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‘It’s like it was meant to be’: At-first reluctant author talks about her Elizabeth Peratrovich book

Alaska Native rights advocate also took in cats and read Victor Hugo to high-schoolers.

Daniel Firmin plays a two-song set during the Mountainside Open Mic & Art Night at The Rookery on Oct. 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Capital City Weekly File)

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Popular song and art night is back for second season

Mountainside Open Mic is back for its second season.

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Death Notice: Joseph Paddock

Joseph Edward Paddock died Feb. 24, 2019. He was 60.

Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

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Mendenhall Glacier master plan calls for major change

Construction not expected until 2022 at the earliest.

Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

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Getting motor-mouthed about Motown

Ryan Shaw didn’t grow up with a lot of the music he now loves.

Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways

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Elements of surprise: Artists interpret long-running art show theme in unexpected ways

What do an elephant, an atom and a flower have in common?

Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers

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Arctic terns at Mendenhall seem to be decreasing in numbers

Tern down for what.