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National Guard members put on hazmat suits before entering the simulation area on Monday, June 9, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

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National Guard exercise begins simulation of foreign terrorist attacks

Operation ORCA brings 100 personnel to Juneau, disrupts traffic around Capitol

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. (Kenny Holston/The New York Times)

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Trump threatens that any protesters at Saturday’s military parade will be met with ‘very big force’

Warning makes no distinction between peaceful demonstrations and violent confrontations.

People inspect vehicles burned in Sunday’s protests against the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, Monday, June 9, 2025. Defense officials said a battalion of 500 Marines was “being mobilized” to help quell immigration protests in Los Angeles. Earlier, California leaders said they would sue President Trump for deploying National Guard troops. (Alex Welsh/The New York Times)

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Immigration protests spread to more cities as Trump deploys Marines to L.A.

Defense officials say battalion of 500 Marines “being mobilized” to help quell immigration protests.

Stinky Rats’ Jason Norat is congratulated by teammates as he finishes the Seacoast Relay at the Eagle Beach State Park outer beach picnic shelter on Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Klas Stolpe / Juneau Empire)

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Stinky Rats find burritos at Seacoast Relay

13 teams share in the spoils of winners’ bounty.

Telephone Hill on the evening of Monday, May 5, 2025. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Demolition of Telephone Hill homes after occupants leave by Oct. 1 approved by Assembly

Years-long debate about redevelopment of historic downtown neighborhood culminates with 7-1 vote.

The Matanuska state ferry, seen here docked when it was scheduled to begin its annual winter overhaul in October of 2022, has been out of service ever since. (Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities photo)

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Advisory board recommends ending Matanuska’s career with state ferry system

Full-body scan finds extensive rust and other faults officials say are too costly to fix.

Members of the California National Guard are deployed outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, June 8, 2025. Protests over immigration raids were expected to continue for a third day. About 300 guard members have been positioned across Los Angeles so far, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said. (Gabriela Bhaskar/The New York Times)

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National Guard troops deployed by Trump across LA clash with protesters

President sends 2,000 troops under a rarely used power; objectors say he is trying to provoke a crisis.

Cancer survivors and supporters make their way towards Overstreet Park during the Cancer Survivors Day walk on Sunday, June 8, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

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Annual Celebration of Life Walk honors cancer survivors

About 20 people brave rain, wind for National Cancer Survivors Day event.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé junior pitcher Hunter Carte (7) and freshman pitcher Micah Nelson (3) pose for a photo at the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Baseball State Tournament at Anchorage’s Mulchay Stadium. (Photo courtesy JDHS baseball)

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Crimson Bears finish sixth at state baseball tournament

JDHS falls to Dimond Lynx 10-7 in season’s final game

The Sitka Wolves softball team pose for a championship photo after defeating Soldotna 16-13 in the championship game Saturday of the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DII Softball State Tournament at Anchorage’s Cartee Fields. (Photo courtesy Sitka Softball)

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Sitka Wolves softball repeat as Alaska state champions

Walk-off home run by junior Alina Lebahn clinches title.

The Sitka Wolves baseball team celebrate their 7-0 win over the Service Cougars in the championship game Saturday of the 2025 ASAA/First National Bank Alaska DI Baseball State Tournament at Anchorage’s Mulchay Stadium. (Photo courtesy Heather Gluth)

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Sitka Wolves are state baseball champions

Bryce Calhoun pitches one-hit title clincher.

High school tech students install solar panels at the Anan Wildlife Observatory viewing cabin. (Ander Edens / Wrangell Sentinel)

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More cameras will provide expanded online viewing of Anan bears in Wrangell

One of Southeast Alaska’s most prolific pink salmon rivers, known for attracting copious numbers of bears, wildlife photographers…

Mendenhall Valley residents fill sandbags at the sandbag pickup/open house event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Thunder Mountain Middle School. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

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Residents pick up sandbags and flood safety tips

CBJ, Tlingit and Haida host flood preparation event.

Volunteers and Trail Mix staff spread gravel on the Auk Nu Trail on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

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Trail Mix Inc. commemorates National Trails Day

Volunteers working on the Auk Nu Trail demonstrate continued support for local trails.

Attendees chat before the Juneau Flood Preparedness Workshop at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Saturday, June 7, 2025. (Ellie Ruel / Juneau Empire)

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Flood preparation event offers resources, community support

Locals express frustration and anxiety, explore resources at Lions Club workshop.

The Juneau Assembly and city administrative leaders hear public testimony during a meeting Monday, May 19, 2025, at City Hall. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Massive agenda awaits Assembly on Monday, including proposal to start meetings earlier

Late-night decisions by exhausted leaders, people avoiding participation cited as reasons to change.

Jim Duncan, a longtime local Juneau legislator and statewide executive leader, is now retired and living in Anchorage. (Photo courtesy of Jim Duncan)

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Former longtime Juneau lawmaker Jim Duncan reenters the political ‘Sausage Factory’

Book revisits decades of history at Alaska’s Capitol and issues that remain much the same today.

Steve Henrikson (center) smiles with museum colleagues over the Alaska State Museum’s 125th birthday cake on Friday, June 6, 2025. (Natalie Buttner / Juneau Empire)

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Locals celebrate the legacy of museum curators

Remembering those who remember: 125 years of Alaska State Libraries, Archives and Museums.

Smoke from an extinguished fire at a homeless camp is seen at the Brotherhood Bridge on Friday evening. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Fire destroys homeless campsite under Brotherhood Bridge, no injuries reported

A fire that destroyed a homeless encampment under the Brotherhood Bridge cast a pall of smoke over rush-hour…

The Southeast Alaska village of Metlakatla is seen in an undated photo. (Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities photo)

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Alaska state judge dismisses murder case, citing widespread misconduct by local police

State’s top prosecutor says she’s suspending most work with Metlakatla police Department until issues are addressed.