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Jayden Johnson smiles as he reaches the end zone in the fourth quarter. The Huskies were victorious in their home-opener against Bartlett High School. The score extended Juneau's lead to 26-14 and helped stave off a turnover-fueled comeback bid by Bartlett. The Huskies went on to win 33-14. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Huskies fight for frantic finish

Juneau beats Bartlett in home opener 33 to 14

Team Elm faces off against Team Cypress in a battle of tug of war during the Coast Guard’s annual Buoy Tender Olympics on Wednesday at the Coast Guard Station Juneau. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard hosts Buoy Tender Olympics in Juneau

Off the chain.

Juneau senior Sam Sika is seen in this photo joining the huddle for coach Sjoroos’ pep talk during practice. Sika and the rest of Huskies defense came up big on Saturday’s season opener against the Dimond Lynx in Anchorage. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau finds the weak Lynx in Anchorage

Huskies defeat Dimond in 37-0 shut out. Next up is Bartlett at home.

This photo shows a notice to quit form, which is a first step in the long process of evictions that the Alaska Court System hopes to make easier with a grant-supported Eviction Diversion Initiative. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Grant-supported program could mean fewer eviction cases in Alaska’s courts

Eviction diversion program seeks to provide resources before a case is filed.

Senior Jarrell Williams throws a pass during Thursday’s practice before Saturday’s opening game in Anchorage against Dimond High School. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Huskies head to Anchorage for opening game

Saturday’s game against the Dimond Lynx

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Drug arrest made in Skagway

Police say a suspicious package was intercepted.

Keke Tian Ke featured in this photo on First Friday next to her work which is on display at the Juneau Artist Gallery located at 175 S. Franklin St. Ke is the gallery’s artist of the month. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Artists showcase Alaska-influenced work during First Friday

First Friday holds up through bad weather

(Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Police ID man missing from cruise ship

Coast Guard suspends search efforts

This photo shows the Holland America Line cruise ship Koningsdam in Juneau on Monday night. Hours later, the U.S. Coast Guard was notified a crew member had gone overboard near Juneau. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Update: Search suspended for man missing from cruise ship

Coast Guard asks help for information

This photo shows Delta Air Line’s ticket counter after hours inside the Juneau Airport. Delta has been consisting offering daily flights in and out of Alaska to Seattle throughout the year, though that is expected to change starting in October. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Fewer fall flights expected, but Delta says year-round service to continue in Juneau

Daily flights expected until October.

Capital City Fire/Rescue vehicles form a line at Juneau International Airport for a drill. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Women arrested after Monday morning structure fire

Arrest does not appear related to two other recent fires, per fire marshal.

Juneau's 14 annual National Night Out celebrated here in this photo on Rivercourt Way, however, this was just one of several locations around town to partake in this National event, which first originated in 1984. Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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NNO time like the present: National Night Out events held all over town

Event fuels community engagement with first responders.

Keke Tian Ke is the featured artist for the month of August at the Juneau Artists Gallery. Her new works on display are an exploration of the landscapes and natural wonders Juneau has to offer. She’ll be at the First Friday event on Aug. 5 from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on the ground floor of the Senate Building, 175 South Franklin.

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Here’s what’s happening for First Friday

Keke Tian Ke featured artist for August at Juneau Artists Gallery

Capital City Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a small fire at the Juneau Christian Center on Glacier Highway in the Mendenhall Valley on Wednesday around 3:30 p.m. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Small fire extinguished at Juneau Christian Center

Capital City Fire/Rescue extinguished fire without incident

Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to fire at Sewillis Quality Auto Body at 5 a.m., according to CCFR. No injuries or damage to structures was reported.

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Fire marshal, police investigating multi-vehicle fire

No injuries or structure damage reported.

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Coast Guard medevacs woman aboard cruise ship in Tracy Arm

Patient taken to emergency medical services in Juneau

The 2022 Juneau Marathon at Savikko Park on Saturday saw higher attendance this year than last despite early morning rain. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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The 2022 Juneau Marathon took off this year with higher attendance

“A true rainforest experience”

Rikki DuBois, Claire Norman and Erin Youngstrom stand at the Catholic Community Service booth on Saturday for SAFE Child Advocacy Center's first Family Day at the Park at the Dimond Park Field House. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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SAFE Child Advocacy Center hosts 1st Family Day at the Park

Providing resources and fun for children and families.

John Cashell prepared to tee off in the rain while the rest of his team, Haley Snell, Marty Stearns, and Josh Pritts, cheered on quietly from behind. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Chamber holds 8th annual Golf Classic

Fore! times two.

This 2003 electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows mature, oval-shaped monkeypox virions, left, and spherical immature virions, right, obtained from a sample of human skin associated with the 2003 prairie dog outbreak. The spread of monkeypox in the U.S. in 2022 could represent the dawn of a new sexually transmitted disease, or it could yet be contained. Or it might be too early to tell. (Cynthia S. Goldsmith, Russell Regner/CDC via AP, File)

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Alaska reports 1st case of monkeypox

Anchorage resident had contact with someone who recently traveled outside of the state.