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Seth Elisoff, center, celebrates his knockdown of Darrel Whisenant as referee Mike Shipman steps in during Beatdown 33 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Friday, Dec. 28, 2018. Elisoff won the match. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Young fighters slam, choke, punch to victory at Beatdown

A rookie had an electrifying debut.

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Things to do on New Year’s Eve in Juneau

What you should know to have a happy New Year’s Eve.

Photos: AK Beatdown 33 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall

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Photos: AK Beatdown 33 at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall

Get a front-row seat to the action in our photo gallery.

Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

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Murkowski to revive bill meant to help Native American women

The legislation received unanimous Senate approval, but was blocked in the House.

Life recycled on a wilderness gravel bar

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Life recycled on a wilderness gravel bar

How does a 300-pound animal disappear so fast?

Juneau Police Department vehicles are getting a new design painted on them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Police calls for Friday, Dec. 28, 2018

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

Opinion: Fight anti-semitism with love

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Opinion: Fight anti-semitism with love

It’s been almost two months since the murder of 11 Jews in Pittsburgh.

Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

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Opinion: In the new year, instead of raking leaves, let’s turn one over

It becomes easier to play the victim card than try to understand another’s viewpoint.

Long-distance migrations: How birds fly thousands of miles

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Long-distance migrations: How birds fly thousands of miles

These birds cover a lot of mileage.

A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

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A hunter’s guide to making the most out of life

I am living two lives and life is going twice as fast.

Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown

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Season’s beatings: Crop of green fighters to test mettle at Beatdown

Most contenders are young, hungry and unproven.

Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

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Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Tune in to see the games here.

First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

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First Day Hike set for Eagle Beach

Hut, hut hike.

New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

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New Alaska ferries need $30M in work before entering service

Ferries Tazlina and Hubbard to be used on longer routes than originally planned.

Opinion: How Trump is making our country less secure

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Opinion: How Trump is making our country less secure

Our nation’s security and future seem so uncertain.

Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018

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Police calls for Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018

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

Opinion: Tourists don’t visit Southeast to see clear-cuts

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Opinion: Tourists don’t visit Southeast to see clear-cuts

I appreciated reading that the new Regional Forester Dave Schmid feels prepared to handle the proposed Alaska-specific Roadless…

Photos: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

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Photos: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Action from the tournament.

Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style

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Photos: Holiday Cup Soccer Tournament kicks off in style

Games were going all afternoon.

There will be a wide variety of block at the downtown Juneau Public Library, Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018. (Unsplash | Rick Mason)

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Rock around the blocks at the downtown library

Block off your schedule.