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This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)

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PFAS chemical contamination will cost Alaska millions

The total is going to go up.

Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion

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Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion

Then there were three.

A distressed harbor seal pup suffered injuries to its face but was recovered at Auke Bay Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Photo | NOAA Fisheries)

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Harbor seal pup with beak marks on its face rescued at Auke Bay

It may have been abandoned.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Live: Prospective Eaglecrest board members interview with the Assembly

Live updates from the special meeting

Helena Sardinha, a Los Angeles-based producer for Driven Equation and co-creator of “Sitka,” is in Sitka right now to teach at its fine arts camp. Sardinha said a short “proof of concept” will be filmed soon and has not yet been cast. (Courtesy Art | Helena Sardinha)

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Ready for the big time: ‘Sitka’ show starts shooting soon

Don’t touch that dial.

Ripan Malhi, principle investigator and professor of genomic biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana- Champaign, speaks during an interview on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, on collaborating with Sealaska Heritage Institute on a genetics study that will explore how historical trauma associated with European colonization may have changed the DNA of Native people. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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DNA may show lasting impact of colonization

The study is now accepting volunteers.

A bear-costumed employee from Holland America Line’s Noordam cruise ship checks his phone between sessions being photographed with arriving visitors at Marine Park in this June 2015 photo. 5G mobile network service which GCI announced Tuesday is coming to Alaska, will result in faster device speeds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Last Frontier becoming First Frontier: 5G service is coming to Alaska

Nuthin’ but a 5G thing.

New Assembly members split on annexation

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New Assembly members split on annexation

It was divisive then and it’s divisive now.

The fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Riots and Juneau Pride Kickoff! at Centennial Hall on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The sights, sounds and spectacle of Juneau’s biggest drag show

Happy Pride, Juneau.

Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

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Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Protesters feel Angoon has historical, cultural claims to the land

Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

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Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Live coverage from the Capitol steps.

A nestling eagle was treated in Juneau by Juneau Raptor Center and flown to Sitka for a full evaluation and continued care. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

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Adorable, fuzzy baby bald eagle found in Juneau backyard

The nestling who lived.

The City and Borough of Juneau intends to submit an annexation petition that would seek to add four tracts of land pictured here to the borough. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

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‘Our elders fought to protect this land’: Angoon opposes Juneau’s planned annexation

The village will hold a protest on the Capitol steps.

8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

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8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

Mining impact on shared waters prompts action.

Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

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Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

It’s a slow drip.

‘It’s Juneau’s biggest drag show’: A pair of first-timers talk putting on the GLITZ

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‘It’s Juneau’s biggest drag show’: A pair of first-timers talk putting on the GLITZ

It’s a drag.

Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

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Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

Live coverage of the weekly chamber luncheon.

A rebuild of the North Terminal at the Juneau International Airport, pictured here on Wednesday, June 12, will cause discussion during tonight’s Finance Committee meeting. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Airport seeks funding for terminal rebuild and changing utility rates revisited

Live updates from the Finance Committee meeting

The intersection of Stephen Richards Memorial Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road on Wednesday, June 11, 2019. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to build a roundabout at the intersection. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Roundabouts are coming to the Mendenhall Valley

Gather ‘round to learn about this project.

Juneau School District and educators reach deal

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Juneau School District and educators reach deal

They won’t have to do this again for a while.