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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018

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

Devita Stipek Writer talks about her murals and other paintings that are now gracing Carnival Cruise ships. Writer, a member of the Juneau Artist Gallery co-op, was interviewed there on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Cinderella story brings Juneau artist’s work to millions

The offer that changed Devita Stipek Writer’s life came as a surprise.

TRAYLS crew and Ha Too Yeiti camp members watch as Ralph Wolfe of Yakutat shows how to process sockeye fillets. (Courtesy Photo | Ian Johnson)

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Hoonah’s second annual culture camp weaves tradition into everyday life

The first week of July, over 60 community members and nearly 150 people of all ages boarded cars,…

Allison Holtkamp and Donnie Gott smile as a storyteller arrives to rehearsal for “Same: Local Stories of Gender-Based Violence.” Holtkamp, director and producer of the show, and Holtkamp, storyteller and sound designer, said despite the show’s heavy topic, the experience of sharing stories is empowering and every story contains some levity.(Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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New show brings gender-based violence stories to the stage

“Same” will be different.

Tickets still available for Capital Brewfest

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Tickets still available for Capital Brewfest

Tickets are still available for Capital Brewfest, which is taking place this Saturday.

Opinion: Stop pushing timber-first policies

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Opinion: Stop pushing timber-first policies

Alaska’s Congressional Delegation is once again showing how out of touch they are with the realities of the…

Alaska Native Cultural Festival at Douglas library

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Alaska Native Cultural Festival at Douglas library

Juneau Public Libraries will host an Alaska Native Cultural Festival Saturday.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day comes to Juneau

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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day comes to Juneau

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day has been an event in Anchorage for years, and now it’s coming…

Player of the Week: Cooper Kriegmont

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Player of the Week: Cooper Kriegmont

Cooper Kriegmont is the Juneau Empire’s player of the week.

Back To School Tennis Tournament results

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Back To School Tennis Tournament results

The Juneau-Douglas High School tennis team partnered with community players for the Back To School Doubles Tournament.

Opinion: The coming of age of Alaska’s 529 College Savings Plan

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Opinion: The coming of age of Alaska’s 529 College Savings Plan

The significance of owning a college savings plan account for a child cannot be understated.

Opinion: Murkowski and Sullivan should vote against Kavanaugh

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Opinion: Murkowski and Sullivan should vote against Kavanaugh

I am a lifelong Alaska resident, born and raised in Juneau. I’m very concerned about the current Supreme…

Opinion: Oil-company opposition to Ballot Measure 1 is a reason to vote yes

Letters to the Editor

Opinion: Oil-company opposition to Ballot Measure 1 is a reason to vote yes

Most of us don’t bother to read the fine print. Sometimes, though, it is quite informative.

Marie Drake Planetarium volunteer Clark Branch uses a laser pointer to circle the North Star during a monthly talk on the night sky on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Planetarium presentation looks into ancient societies

Anyone who steps into Marie Drake Planetarium tonight will be stepping back in time.

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018

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

Kotzebue man charged in connection with girl’s death

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Kotzebue man charged in connection with girl’s death

Charging documents say an Alaska man had the cellphone of missing 10-year-old girl, and GPS coordinates of where…

Juneau poet wins national award for self-published book

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Juneau poet wins national award for self-published book

Miriam Wagoner never thought her poems would be published, let alone win national awards.

Library intern organizes Native culture fest

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Library intern organizes Native culture fest

The Douglas Public library wasn’t quiet Saturday.

Thank you letters for Sept. 16, 2018

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Thank you letters for Sept. 16, 2018

• I would like to thank CBJ for remodeling the Pipeline Skate Park’s roof. This has had small…

Juneau Style

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Juneau Style

Style doesn’t have to be complicated. Matt Weighman, a visitor from the UK, keeps it simple by wearing…