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First Lady Rose Dunleavy and First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award-winner Blaze Bell smile in the Governor’s Mansion, Friday, May 24, 2019. Bell was one of six volunteers to be recognized.

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Six everyday Alaskans known for giving get something back

They Rose to the occasion.

Making cents of the city’s finances

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Making cents of the city’s finances

Manager makes the case for moving City Hall, too.

Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Metcalfe is co-organizing a public meeting asking if cruise ship tourism is detrimental to the quality of life in the Basin Road and Thane neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Neighborhoods get together to talk tourism impact

Updates from a public meeting

Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residential group airs tourism complaints, considers what comes next

Occasionally tense meeting yields some ideas

City Finance Director Bob Bartholomew and City Manager Rorie Watt will speak at today’s chamber luncheon. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Find out the latest on the city budget and property tax rate

Live updates from the chamber luncheon

Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘These are the ones to cheer’: Ceremony recognizes students as future of Tlingit language, culture

“Lukaax.áadi Trail Song” is in, Pomp and Circumstance is out.

Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

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Theater Review: New show gets laughs from bawdy, body humor

If you’ve seen London and France, consider seeing this.

Pilot and passenger identified in floatplane crash

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Pilot and passenger identified in floatplane crash

Investigation started in Metlakatla

Project hits delay but they’re doing asbestos they can

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Project hits delay but they’re doing asbestos they can

Demolition of building is going to take longer than expected.

UPDATE: Passenger, pilot in fatal crash near Metlakatla are ID’d

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UPDATE: Passenger, pilot in fatal crash near Metlakatla are ID’d

It was her first time on a floatplane.

Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

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Crime bill vote delayed, could more hold-ups be coming?

Legislators discuss new bill, probability of a 30-day special sessions

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

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The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

Don’t call him Lewis or Clark.

Displaced carts open for business in their new home

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Displaced carts open for business in their new home

Soap shop owner gets pleasant surprise.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

The first place 1.4 million tourists might stop downtown is brand new

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The first place 1.4 million tourists might stop downtown is brand new

‘Sexy’ new building gets ribbon cutting.

(Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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One down, one to go: School hammers out agreement with teachers union

This decision shapes the next three years.

Ericka Lee, Marian Call, Jocelyn Miles and Collette Costa sing. Those four plus other locals are part of a new Gospel Explosion Show coming Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Brian Wallace)

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Break out the church hats and handkerchiefs: Gospel concert coming this Sunday

Juneau’s soul on public display.

Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students

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Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students

Plenty of food for thought at chamber luncheon.

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

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Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

The injured are recuperating and the investigation continues .

Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

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Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

Finance Committee makes a flurry of decisions.