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This composite of courtesy images shows Juneau artists and art by Juneauites who recently earned Rasmuson Foundation awards. (Top left) a still from “This Place/This Sound”, (top middle) Crystal Worl, (top right) Corinna Cook, (bottom left) Annie Bartholomew, (bottom middle) Christy NaMee Eriksen, (bottom right) painting by Lily Hope. (Courtesy Photos)

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Lesser-heard voices from the past sing loud for Alaska art awards

Projects range from huge public murals to albums to dances and more.

The Juneau Board of Education met July 14, 2020 to discuss plans for the upcoming school year. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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School board approves mask policy, later start date

The school board also confirmed Dr. Bridget Weiss for another three years.

Man arrested after being found in air duct

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Man arrested after being found in air duct

He made it in, but his escape wasn’t such a breeze.

Nolin Ainsworth sights down an Ishapore 2A1 rifle at the Hank Harmon Rifle Range, Dec. 1, 2019. The range will be closed Monday and Tuesday as the brush around the perimeter is cleared by the COVID-19 Conservation Corps. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Rifle range closing Monday and Tuesday for maintenance

It’s been some time since the hedges were trimmed.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue ambulance splashes through a flooding area of Riverside Drive on their way to a call in this January 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Without a million tourists, emergency services still staying busy

The need for medical services has shifted, but it’s still there

6 cited or arrested at condemned building in Valley

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6 cited or arrested at condemned building in Valley

Police investigated the house after following a vehicle driving unsafely.

Capital City Fire/Rescue Chief Rich Etheridge talks about the appointment-based drive-thru testing site located at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center for people who may have COVID-19, March 24, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Eye on the ball: fire chief says CCFR looks to the future

CCFR prides itself on adapting to changing times.

Man arrested by JPD Monday faces new charges

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Man arrested by JPD Monday faces new charges

The charges include half a dozen felonies accrued over approximately 48 hours.

Task force arrests two, seizes $40,000 in drugs

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Task force arrests two, seizes $40,000 in drugs

The regional organization has members from a number of law enforcement agencies.

This July 2019 photo shows some of over 2,000 backpacks that were given away to students throughout Southeast Alaska through Tlingit and Haida’s Temporary Assistance For Needy Families Department. This year in order to help accommodate virtual learning, when backpacks are distributed, they will come with Google Chromebooks. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Back to school backpack program goes high tech

The program has adapted to distanced learning as coronavirus shows no signs of slowing.

The Juneau School District is evaluating its strategy for beginning the school year in seven weeks as the coronavirus continues to be present in Alaska and the United States. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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District’s plan for approaching school year comes into focus

Seven weeks is a long time in coronavirus-time.

A freezer was stolen from a Lemon Creek apartment early Sunday while the victim was home. (Unsplash | NRD)

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Freezer stolen from Lemon Creek residence

With a suspect at large, it’s not a cold case.

Perseverance Trail on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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California man dies after fall while hiking Perseverance Trail

The man slipped and fell several feet, striking his head on a rock.

4 injured in car crash Sunday near Fred Meyer

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4 injured in car crash Sunday near Fred Meyer

The cars were totalled but the injuries weren’t considered serious.

Police have arrested 32-year-old James Nicholas Cook ion Monday afternoon, shown in this photo, following a search. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Juneau police arrrest man wanted following July 4 incident

He was wanted in connection to an assault and for parole violation.

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter John McCormick conducts a patrol in Disenchantment Bay, Alaska, near Hubbard Glacier, June 13, 2017. The cutter and crew are homeported in Ketchikan, Alaska, and conduct Coast Guard operations throughout Southeast Alaska. (Coast Guard photo | Petty Officer 1st Class Matt Miller)

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Ketchikan-based Coast Guard cutter welcomes new commanding officer

The John McCormick has a new CO.

Courtesy photo | Alexandra Razor Former members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kalé softball team will play an alumni game on Sunday to raise money for travel and equipment for the team.

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JDHS softball team to hold alumni game

It might be the first alumni game held by the JDHS softball team.

Alaska State Troopers and the Department of Public Safety are investigating a series of five domestic-violence connected murders across rural Alaska in late Junea and early July. (Public Domain | RadioKAOS)

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Troopers respond to spate of domestic violence killings across state

Five deaths occurred in less than 10 days.

Breaking: Police release video from December shooting

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Breaking: Police release video from December shooting

Multiple videos and photos shared.

By land or sea: Law enforcement urges sober driving this holiday weekend

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By land or sea: Law enforcement urges sober driving this holiday weekend

JPD and USCG will be working hard to keep Juneau safe.