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Gov. Bill Walker talks to C-SPAN host Peter Slen via webcam aboard a C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday, June 18, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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C-SPAN visit strives to promote local, nationwide education

As the sun beat down on the large C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday afternoon, C-SPAN Marketing Manager…

Priscilla Jordan holds up a king salmon caught at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

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‘Fishing is fishing:’ Local fishermen take advantage of weather Monday

Payton Grant barely had time to enjoy the beautiful weather before catching two king salmon at Wayside Dock…

Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 during jury selection for his trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Man convicted of 2015 murder to be sentenced this week

It’s been eight months since a jury found Christopher Strawn guilty of the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook.…

Three intrepid adventurers exploring an ice cave on Mendenhall Glacier in 2012.

Neighbors

The 2018 guide to lesser known tours

Dear Intrepid Visitors and Curious-Minded Locals,

A starfish on a recent low tide. (Kerry Howard | Courtesy Photo)

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Low-tide explorations

June brought some good low tides, lower than minus four feet.

The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Valley intersection may get redesign

Congestion, emissions prompt look at Stephen Richards and Riverside Drives.

Letters to the Editor

Vote against Ballot Measure One

I read Cook Inlet Keepers’, Stand for Salmon’s, and the Alaska Conservation Foundation’s pro-House Bill 199 opinion and…

Death Notices

Memorial service scheduled for Fran Martin

Fran Martin (1958-2018) will be remembered at a memorial service scheduled for 4 p.m. Thursday, June 28, at…

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No injuries, no arrests after downtown altercation leads to gunfire

Some residents in the downtown area got an abrupt wake-up call Sunday morning, as gunshots rang out on…

Police calls for Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, June 19, 2018

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

Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

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Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

The indigenous communities of Alaska have been living with these plants and this land for millenia.

A bicyclist cross the Douglas Bridge in November 2012. The bridge is the only connection to Douglas Island from the mainland. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City revisits idea of North Douglas crossing

A divisive issue dating back at least to 1984 on whether Juneau should have a second connection between…

Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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Gold Rush Days returns

It wasn’t Darren Quimby’s first time operating a drill. A 30-year veteran miner, he’s worked many jack leg…

Police and fire for Monday, June 18, 2018

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Police and fire for Monday, June 18, 2018

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

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau

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Juneau senator ends up in hospital after battling blaze in garage

One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out…

East Post 34 player Charlie White pitches against Juneau Post 25 at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Field in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. Juneau won 12-2. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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Legion baseball: Juneau dominates East

Philip Wall struck out nine batters in five innings and Juneau Post 25 shutout East Post 34 by…

Steve Morley leads Maisy Morley down Perseverance Trail during the Perseverance Trail Run/Ben Blackgoat Memorial on Saturday. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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Runners cover Perseverance Trail in under 45 minutes

Two 31-year-olds ran the entire length of Perseverance Trail in under 45 minutes on Saturday.

Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

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Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

Alaska’s ongoing recession has coincided with a plateau and decline in wages paid to Juneau workers, according to…

Metro Creative Connection stock image

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Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges

A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday.

Southeast Earthmovers demolish the Gastineau Apartments in January 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City was correct in tearing down Gastineau Apartments, judge rules

The city is going to trial against the Barretts to recoup costs of demolishing the apartments, and the…