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Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.

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What does the Alaska Permanent Fund have to do with climate change? This group will tell you.

‘This is an investment ecology where slow moving fish get eaten.’

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

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Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

The lawsuit claimed negligence.

Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau School District in the running for grant that ‘saves lives’

School district lost six counselors in recent years.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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What’s the catch? Assembly raises concerns over waterfront development project

It’s a deal with a catch.

Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

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Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

Three women applied.

Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Court invalidates four timber sales in Tongass National Forest

Environmental groups get the win.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Child care, downtown development on city docket this week

Meetings are open to public Monday, Friday.

Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Public expresses concern over proposed Auke Bay rezoning

Intent is to create a town center.

U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announces David Schmid as the new Regional Forester for Alaska Region

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U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen announces David Schmid as the new Regional Forester for Alaska Region

He will oversee management of more than 22 million acres.

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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Eaglecrest Ski Area will officially open one trail this Saturday

It’s finally snowing.

Chuck Wimberly, President & CEO of Goldbelt Inc., speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Goldbelt officials “fairly confident” about $5.4 billion federal contract

The company would do work for the U.S. Army.

Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution

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Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution

Six mines targeted in petition.

City accepting proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds

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City accepting proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds

What should the money go toward?

Eaglecrest Ski Area starts blowing snow with a record new amount of guns

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Eaglecrest Ski Area starts blowing snow with a record new amount of guns

The night is dark and full of snow blowers.

Empire, CCW get new general manager

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Empire, CCW get new general manager

His first journalism job was in Alaska.

The Herbert Glacier, located between the Herbert and Eagle Rivers about 30 miles from downtown Juneau, is pictured in November 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                 The Herbert Glacier, located between the Herbert and Eagle Rivers about 30 miles from downtown Juneau, is pictured in November 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Coast Guard rescues injured hiker off Herbert Glacier

No hypothermia reported.

Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)                                 Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police arrest suspect in Thanksgiving shooting

Capture comes after a Sunday night tip.

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Avista donates $18K to local agencies for ‘Giving Tuesday’

As a part of “Giving Tuesday,” the Avista Foundation donated a total of $18,550 to eight different Juneau…

Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

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Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

Apply today.

In this October 2015 file photo, Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks Friday’s rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Here’s what’s on the city docket this week

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