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In this Empire file photo, then mayoral candidate Beth Weldon, with family and friends, react as they watch Election results come in at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Weldon reflects on her first year as mayor

There’s a lot of emails.

In this Empire file photo, then mayoral candidate Beth Weldon, with family and friends, react as they watch Election results come in at the Assembly chambers on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘A lot of stunned guys:’ Flat second half costs Juneau in state quarterfinals

‘A lot of stunned guys:’ Flat second half costs Juneau in state quarterfinals

A hard pill to swallow.

‘A lot of stunned guys:’ Flat second half costs Juneau in state quarterfinals
Empire Live: Juneau hosts state quarters against South

Empire Live: Juneau hosts state quarters against South

Follow along for updates.

Empire Live: Juneau hosts state quarters against South
Juneau volleyball dominant to begin JIVE tourney

Juneau volleyball dominant to begin JIVE tourney

JDHS, TMHS are the teams to beat.

Juneau volleyball dominant to begin JIVE tourney
A diagram of the whaleship Essex, homeported in Nantucket, Massachusetts, before she was sank by a whale in the Pacific. The diagram was drawn by Thomas Nickerson, a survivor of the wreck. (Courtesy photo | Nantucket Historical Association)

What Alaska can learn from the sinking of the Essex

The sea is merciless, but technology can be a lifesaver.

A diagram of the whaleship Essex, homeported in Nantucket, Massachusetts, before she was sank by a whale in the Pacific. The diagram was drawn by Thomas Nickerson, a survivor of the wreck. (Courtesy photo | Nantucket Historical Association)
No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska

No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska

Consolidation backtrack.

No confidence vote, delay shake up University of Alaska
Keri Williamson, an engineer for the city’s Engineering and Public Works Department, talks about the damage at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park utilities building on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. City waste water pumps were overwhelmed during last weekend’s storm and caused a backup of sewage into park’s building that housing the pumps and controls for the whale statue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau whale statue pumps to be repaired by spring, hopefully

The whale will winter on the binnacle list this year.

Keri Williamson, an engineer for the city’s Engineering and Public Works Department, talks about the damage at the Mayor Bill Overstreet Park utilities building on Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. City waste water pumps were overwhelmed during last weekend’s storm and caused a backup of sewage into park’s building that housing the pumps and controls for the whale statue. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Betraying a bird of prey? Biologist shares insights into goshawk habitat

Betraying a bird of prey? Biologist shares insights into goshawk habitat

A word on birds.

Betraying a bird of prey? Biologist shares insights into goshawk habitat
Crews clears debris from three-car crash on Egan

Crews clears debris from three-car crash on Egan

Traffic is moving again.

Crews clears debris from three-car crash on Egan
Juneau’s last playoff game against South was epic. Saturday’s rematch could be too.

Juneau’s last playoff game against South was epic. Saturday’s rematch could be too.

They’re looking to add another chapter of dramatic playoff history.

Juneau’s last playoff game against South was epic. Saturday’s rematch could be too.
Rosemary Walling, a volunteer and board member of Friends of the Marie Drake Planetarium, views Saturn and its moons’ orbits as projected by a visiting digital projector from Seattle’s Museum of Flight on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The planetarium is currently raising money to replace its aging mechanical projector with a digital one. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Star power: Planetarium shows what fundraising could bring to town

Projections look bright for Juneau’s planetarium.

Rosemary Walling, a volunteer and board member of Friends of the Marie Drake Planetarium, views Saturn and its moons’ orbits as projected by a visiting digital projector from Seattle’s Museum of Flight on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The planetarium is currently raising money to replace its aging mechanical projector with a digital one. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Artists Abel Ryan, left, Tanna Peters, center, and Nobu Koch hold masks they made for the Mask-erade fundraising event put on by the Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 to 11 p.m. Nine artists created masks to be auctioned off at the dance. Live music will be provided by Susu and the Prophets. Masks can be made Saturday 1-3:30 p.m. Watch the video below to learn more about the masks and the artist who made them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Artists behind the Mask-erade

The masks will be auctioned off to benefit state museum.

Artists Abel Ryan, left, Tanna Peters, center, and Nobu Koch hold masks they made for the Mask-erade fundraising event put on by the Friends of the Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum to be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 8 to 11 p.m. Nine artists created masks to be auctioned off at the dance. Live music will be provided by Susu and the Prophets. Masks can be made Saturday 1-3:30 p.m. Watch the video below to learn more about the masks and the artist who made them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Two male sockeye salmon battle for territory in Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Indigenous meeting declares ‘salmon emergency’

Meeting of tribes from US and Canada calls for action.

Two male sockeye salmon battle for territory in Steep Creek near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove, walks the Assembly Finance Committee through a detailed breakdown of the city’s expenditures at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

City expenses get thorough review

Deep dive into department details.

Deputy City Manager Mila Cosgrove, walks the Assembly Finance Committee through a detailed breakdown of the city’s expenditures at City Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

Hot and dry Alaska.

‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer
Boozer lands TV gig

Boozer lands TV gig

Juneau native to cover his alma mater.

Boozer lands TV gig
Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag

Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag

Region is stable but flat.

Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag
Guitarist Rowan Robertson formerly of Dio, Todd Kerns bassist and vocalist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, and vocalist Johnny Solinger former of Skid Row stand on stage at Centennial Hall, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The rockers are part of the Raiding the Rock Vault lineup. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

They’ve played with Ozzy and Slash, now they’re playing Juneau

All-star tribute show ready to rock Centennial Hall.

Guitarist Rowan Robertson formerly of Dio, Todd Kerns bassist and vocalist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, and vocalist Johnny Solinger former of Skid Row stand on stage at Centennial Hall, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The rockers are part of the Raiding the Rock Vault lineup. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department is holding a online vehicle auction for 17 vehicles beginning Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.

JPD vehicle auction begins next week

It’s JPD vehicle auction time again!

The Juneau Police Department is holding a online vehicle auction for 17 vehicles beginning Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.
Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Changes to the Alaska snowpack.

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere