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Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

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Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

That could mean 65,000 more people.

Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

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Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

Report brings to light cases spanning nearly 70 years.

Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)

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Scholar to study subsistence, university launches a new program and a rare book is donated

News briefs for the week of Aug. 22, 2019.

A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Not as bad as expected: Juneau’s homeless shelter survives veto scare

Vetoes spared grant money.

It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback

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It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback

Get ready to laugh.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University of Alaska rescinds emergency financial declaration

The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.

At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

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At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

An open stage for female expression.

This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern

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This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern

It was her brainchild.

Firefighter injured during brush fire response

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Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

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Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

You’ve probably seen his work.

Homeless shelter day room closes for week

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Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Glory Hall scales back amid budget questions.

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

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Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

The July 2 road work problem slowed police response to a call.

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

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NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

Art is a billion-dollar industry in Alaska.

Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

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Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

Live updates from the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau

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‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau

Fury on stage and wining in the audience.

Wyland, an artist based out of Laguna Beach, California, fills in detail while painting a mural at Icy Strait Point, Saturday, Aug. 10. (Courtesy Photo | Icy Strait Point)

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Artists, kids paint mural at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah

The ocean and marine life inspired the work.

The Crown Princess, owned and operated by Princess Cruises, steams by the ruins of the Treadwell Mine’s salt water Pump House and toward Juneau’s downtown harbor in this September 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Cruise ship complaint numbers for this year may surprise you

Complaints about cruise ship emissions and violations are both on track for year-over-year decreases, according to numbers from…

‘It’s maybe not valuable stuff, but it’s our stuff’: Juneau’s time capsule turns 25

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‘It’s maybe not valuable stuff, but it’s our stuff’: Juneau’s time capsule turns 25

A window into the capital city in 1994.

‘Molly of Denali’ drums up fun, cultural pride

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‘Molly of Denali’ drums up fun, cultural pride

Cartoon tells Native stories with Native voices.