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Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

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Photos: Holidays sights, singers and snow

Best photos of the week for Dec. 17-21.

Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2018

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Opinion: Elliot comes home

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Opinion: Elliot comes home

A man and his best friend.

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

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Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Competition increases public awareness of ocean sciences.

Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

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Some families displaced by Anchorage earthquake

More than 40 people had been placed in hotel rooms as of Dec. 14.

Eaglecrest seen in this Jan. 6, 2017 photo will be the site of Christmas Day luge sledding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Luge sledding at Eaglecrest on Christmas

It’s going to be a luge deal.

Opinion: Dunleavy administration needs to include diverse viewpoints

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Opinion: Dunleavy administration needs to include diverse viewpoints

This is how successful leaders have been effective.

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 24, 2018

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Police calls for Monday, Dec. 24, 2018

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Sitkan graduates basic training in Texas, Juneau grad makes honor roll

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Sitkan graduates basic training in Texas, Juneau grad makes honor roll

Recognitions for the week of Dec. 23, 2018.

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018

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Thank you for supporting running programs

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Thank you for supporting running programs

Thank you letters for the week of Dec. 23, 2018.

Rescued!

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Rescued!

I love reading stories about dramatic rescues.

A young Sitka black-tailed deer finds fresh greens to eat along Glacier Highway on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: Let’s manage Douglas for deer

Wolves have decimated the deer population.

The Alaska State Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Opinion: The Permanent Fund does not belong in the loan business

There’s no need for another state loan program.

At 4:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, Santa will be at Eaglecrest. (Unsplash | Tim Mossholder)

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Ski-sons greetings: Santa Claus comes to Eaglecrest

Santa’s coming to Eaglecrest on Christmas Eve.

Merry Gluten-Free Christmas

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Merry Gluten-Free Christmas

Santa is now gluten-free.

Juneau-Douglas City Museum is hosting a model train invitational Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018. (Unsplash | Dan Paul)

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Make tracks for Saturday’s model train event

Juneau-Douglas City Museum is opening its doors to trainiacs Saturday.

Tracking animal footprints in the snow

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Tracking animal footprints in the snow

Few critters are making themselves visible.

Opinion: The gift of kindness

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Opinion: The gift of kindness

Every year should be a Year of Kindness.