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Artist Grace Wolf’s piece is seen with the sticky notes indicating who bought each section at the Art by the Inch fundraiser in Petersburg. (Photo by Chelsea Tremblay)

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Art by the Inch — Petersburg supports its anti-violence organization

After the flurry of Christmas celebrations, many Petersburg residents go into full-blown hibernation. A few find warmer places…

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200-year-old Russian wreck found on Kruzov Island near Sitka

Courtesy of the Sitka History Museum In July, an international team of archaeologists returned to the coast of…

Percy Kunz watches her husband, Ed, as he speaks about his jewelery making during the University of Alaska Southeast’s Art of Place on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017.

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Art of Place: Tlingit elders discuss metal carving and weaving

Tlingit elders came together to share their cultural knowledge with the public in the first event of the…

A modern photo of Skagway’s YMCA Gymnasium. Photo by David Curl.

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Southeast in Sepia: The race-based Skaguay Y. M. C. A. controversy

Discrimination can be an ugly subject but we all do it — we all discriminate. I for one…

William Todd Hunt, conductor of the Amalga Chamber Orchestra, watches over the cast of the Orpheus Project’s production of “West Side Story” at the Juneau-Douglas High School auditorium during reheasal on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.

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“West Side Story” comes to Juneau

Orpheus Project Artistic Director William Todd Hunt has wanted to bring a production of “West Side Story” to…

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This Day in Juneau History: Feb. 23, 1987

On Feb. 23, 1987, Alaska House lawmakers voted 22-17 to transfer all of the $426 million from the…

“Signing of the Alaska Treaty” by Emanuel Leutze will be on display in Alaska during its sesquicentennial year. (Courtesy image)

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Historic painting comes to Alaska

The “Signing of the Alaska Treaty,” widely considered Alaska’s most important historic painting, it will be displayed in…

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Guy About Town: Help for a town made of people

Hey, all! I hope you’ve been having a healthy, enjoyable January despite the meteorological mood swings. Like seriously,…

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Student recognitions: Cummings graduates from Fort Hays, Uchityl makes Northeastern dean’s list

Christopher M. Cummings Christopher M. Cummings of Juneau graduated from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in the…

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A big thank you to Bartlett Hospital’s cardiac rehabilitation department

Thank you to the staff and patients of Bartlett’s Cardiac Rehabilitation Department for their donation of baby food.…

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Family Promise of Juneau receives $3,500 donation

Family Promise of Juneau Executive Director Joann Flora and Board Chairperson Tari Stage-Harvey receive a check for $3,500…

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Grace-filled love: Juneau kids adorably define love

I hope you had opportunity to share love with someone special this past Valentine’s Day. Some kids were…

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Recognition: Juneau resident earns state architect license

MRV Architects is proud to announce that Zane Jones has passed all exams required for licensing as an…

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Thank you from the Canvas

The Canvas Art Studio and Gallery held our annual fundraising dinner and silent auction on Saturday, Feb. 4.…

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The Story Sharer: A clock in space

Imagine you have a watch. It is on your wrist. You hold it up to your ear and…

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Juneau Masonic community to dedicate new home

After a wait of more than a decade, members of the Juneau Masonic Community have a home of…

225;di), a Tlingit Eagle of the Killerwhale Clan, won the title on Feb. 4 and will now contend in the Miss USA Competition. London is the first Tlingit to hold the Miss Alaska USA title. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Miss Alaska 2017 talks Tlingit heritage and digital entrepreneurship

She’s a Tlingit Eagle of the Killerwhale clan and a digital advertising expert, a Stanford grad, former Microsoft…

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This Day in Juneau History: Feb. 19, 1987

On Feb. 19, 1987, Gov. Steve Cowper and the Alaska Legislature formed a budget plan for the upcoming…

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Buckwheat Classic registration opens

Registration is now open for the 31st annual Buckwheat Ski Classic. The cross-country ski race will be held…

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Fewer whales winding up entangled in Hawaii debris

WAILUKU, Hawaii — The number of whales getting tangled up in fishing gear in Hawaiian waters has been…