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A pair of bald eagles was rescued Monday by the Juneau Raptor Center after sustaining unknown injuries near Lemon Creek, March 2, 2020. The eagles will be cared for in Juneau for now but could eventually be sent to the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Raptor Center)

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Raptor center rescues 2 injured bald eagles near Lemon Creek

The cause of their injuries is unknown.

photos by Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Derek Conklin, an unmanned underwater vehicle operator, shows the imagery of Juneau’s seafloor scanned with the UUV’s sonar at Coast Guard Station Juneau on Saturday.

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Hide and seek at the bottom of the sea: Navy minesweepers visit Juneau

Robots and divers hunt for mines in the sea.

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy and State health officials updated the media today on the status of novel coronavirus preparedness. (Courtesy photo | Office of the Governor)

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Dunleavy says Alaska is ready for coronavirus

The coronavirus hasn’t appeared in Alaska yet, but Gov. Dunleays says it probably will.

An unused sexual assault evidence kit, colloquially known as a “rape kit,” is seen Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire file)

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Felony sexual offense reports rise sharply across Alaska, except Southeast

The majority of offenses were at home, by family or acquaintances.

JPD says investigation into Floyd Dryden beating continues

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JPD says investigation into Floyd Dryden beating continues

Suspects have been identified, and the investigation continues.

The Dimond Park Field House on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

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Police investigate break-in at Dimond Park Field House

Burglars broke into the office and the safe, police say.

Photos by Peter Segall | Juneau Empire Juneau Police Department and Capital City Fire/Rescue at the site of a car crash at the intersection of Egan Drive and Glacier Highway on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020.

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Two injured in crash near Nugget Mall

Two were injured, but not severely, JPD spokeperson said.

Arctic researcher says climate change is coming

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Arctic researcher says climate change is coming

Crises are times of both danger and opportunity.

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

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Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 27, 2020

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Outgoing City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors harbormaster Dave Borg, right, poses with incoming harbormaster Matt Creswell. (Courtesy photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

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Changing tides: New harbormaster for Juneau coming soon

The new harbormaster will be familiar to residents.

Todd Hadfield, right, Phil Sellick, left, and Alfie Cook, underwater, work to right a capsized vessel at Statter Harbor, Feb. 25, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Impounded vessel capsizes at Statter Harbor

The reason it sank is unknown.

Swimmers from the Glacier Swimming Club ran roughshod over the competition at the Alaska Age Group Championships on Feb. 14-15, setting a record for the most points scored by a single team and winning the meet handily. (Courtesy photo | For Glacier Swimming Club)

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Glacier Swim Club shatters records at meet in Ketchikan

It went swimmingly.

Volunteers with All Hands and Hearts, including Fred Hiltner, far right, take a photo with a homeowner they were helping in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in March 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Fred Hiltner)

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Strength and resilience: Juneau man travels to Puerto Rico to lend a hand

Juneau’s spirit of helping out doesn’t stop here.

Steve Morrow, seen interviewing for the Thunder Mountain High School principal position last week, has been selected as the principal of Thunder Mountain High School for the beginning of next school year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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New principal chosen for Thunder Mountain

Current principal Dan Larson will retire at the end of this school year.

Peter Segall | Juneau Empire The vessel was grounded to clear a fouled propeller at Sandy Beach on Sunday.

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Boat beaches Sunday at Sandy Beach for impromptu repairs

The boat’s propeller was fouled on something.

Riley Traxler shoots as Thunder Mountain High School plays against Ketchikan High School on Feb. 22, 2020. (Heather Holt | Courtesy photo)

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Juneau teams play close games, end losing streak in competitive weekend

TMHS girls ended a 5-year losing streak against Ketchikan on Friday.

GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

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GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

The donations will help raise more funds for shelter, and for suicide prevention programs.

Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Bartlett hospital readies for cruise season and the diseases that may follow

Worry about the flu, not coronavirus.

Eric Vance, manager of the Capitol Disposal Landfill, speaks at a Board of Commerce luncheon held in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Keeping Juneau clean: Litter Free looks forward to annual cleanup

There’s also changes coming for how we get rid of trash.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Alaska in 2019. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons | U.S. Navy)

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Navy seeks public comment as it renews training area in the Gulf of Alaska

The Navy holds major exercises in Alaska every two years.