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This photo shows fireworks. Local officials asked that people celebrating the Fourth of July enjoy the holiday safely and abide by the City and Borough of Juneau’s fireworks ordinance. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Statewide firework ban omits Southeast Alaska —authorities still urge caution

Stay safe and fire aware.

Former Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho spoke about rank choice voting at the Chamber of Commerce's weekly luncheon. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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The 411 on ranked choice voting

Former Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho gives the lowdown.

A man bikes past the Assembly Building, located just across the street from the Alaska State Capitol. The building is set to be renovated into a 33-unit multi-family apartment complex to house legislative staff. (Clarise Larson /Juneau Empire)

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Extra leg room: Commission OKs plan to make legislative apartments

It is set to become a 33-unit apartment complex designated for legislative staff

Juneau residents from Lemon Creek to Tee Harbor were asked Wednesday to conserve water. (Unsplash)

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No splash zone: City asks residents to conserve water

How long the conservation request will remain depends on the weather.

The Norwegian Sun sat moored in Juneau on Monday after striking striking ice Saturday afternoon near Yakutat Bay on its way to Skagway. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Update: Cruise ship that struck iceberg departs Juneau

It’s heading to Seattle for repairs.

Sealaska Corp. announced it will no longer require a blood quantum for people of Alaskan Native descent to become a shareholder. (Michael S. Lockett/ Juneau Empire)

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Sealaska Corp drops blood quantum requirement

The decision opens the door to approximately 15,000 people to enroll

A crowd of people protesting near the Alaskan State Capitol clap at one of the many speakers at the protest. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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‘We won’t go back’: Abortion rights protesters rally near the state Capitol

Demonstrators denounce decision.

Pioneers of Alaska member Ricky Deising lands a hole-in-one as he tries frisbee golf for the first time on Sandy Beach, Douglas.(Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Give it a shot : Juneau Disc Golf Club teams up with the Pioneers of Alaska for a sunny celebration

Both groups pitched in.

Kobe Rielly grabs a hot dog Wednesday evening at the grand unveiling of the new pavilion at Riverside Rotary Park. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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One in pavilion

Locals celebrate the new pavilion at the Riverside Rotary Park.

Playwright Maureen Longworth holds up a playbill for "Blue Ticket." The play, which tells a story inspired by stories from Juneau's past shared with Longworth is making it's on-screen debut during Pride Month. The play debuted on stage in 2019. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Local play-turned-film available just in time for Pride

“Blue Ticket” is set to hit the big screen and streaming services.

This image shows the cover of Juneau poet Emily Wall’s new book “Breaking Into Air.” The book details a wide array of different birth stories. (Courtesy Photo)

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A book is born: Local author releases poetry book portraying the many faces of childbirth

It details “the incredible power of women, and their partners.”