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Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance
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Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance

They did the twist.

Visiting Yup’ik artists get crowd involved in performance
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Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
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Not to be dramatic but fall is here and winter is coming

Here’s how to make the most of it.

Fireweed is close to fog in Sitka. (Vivian Mork Yéilk’ | For the Capital City Weekly)
Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much

Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much

They might cost more.

Report shows Medicaid cuts won’t save much
Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska boating deaths up for third year in a row, according to a Coast Guard report

More on-the-water time leads to more deaths.

Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward

What will restructuring look like?

University still in limbo as restructuring moves forward
Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring

Live updates from the Regents subcommittee

Empire Live: UA Regents Subcommittee meets on university restructuring
A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger off the Radiances of the Seas downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Ship to shore: Juneau paramedics maintain care at sea

CCFR paramedics help out with at-sea medevacs.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger off the Radiances of the Seas downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues

The attorney general is calling for stricter rules for union dues.

‘We’re going to fight them all the way’: Alaska union plans to fight legal ruling over dues
From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

They brought dance and walrus skin with them.

From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau
The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.

Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship near Douglas

The man was evacuated from a cruise ship.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.
BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B

BP is selling all of its assets in the state.

BP sheds Alaska assets, sells to Hilcorp Alaska for $5.6B
The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Developer sought for assisted living facility in Vintage Park

The Juneau Assembly will seek competitive bids for the development of assisted living facilities in the Vintage Hill subdivision. “Basically, what we’re trying to do… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby
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Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby

His first king in 40 years was a winner.

Twenty-four pounder wins 2019 Salmon Derby
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Steve Bogert is the winner of the 2019 Golden North Salmon Derby. Bogert caught a 24-pound king on the last day of the derby. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Bogert wins 2019 Golden North Salmon Derby

A 24-pound king wins the derby.

Steve Bogert is the winner of the 2019 Golden North Salmon Derby. Bogert caught a 24-pound king on the last day of the derby. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

The project has been ongoing for months.

Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart
Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

Brush fire was left burning for hours with locals battling the blaze.

Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication
Rare lightning storm knocks out power in Juneau

Rare lightning storm knocks out power in Juneau

Strike caused overwhelming electrical surge.

Rare lightning storm knocks out power in Juneau
Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union

Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union

Huskies win first home game.

Photos: Juneau Huskies host Antelope Union
An official derby boat, which was the last boat of the day, pulls away from the dock at Mike Pusich Harbor in Douglas on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
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Empire Live: 73rd Golden North Salmon derby ends, 24-pounder remains in lead

Live updates from the 73rd annual Golden North Salmon Derby.

An official derby boat, which was the last boat of the day, pulls away from the dock at Mike Pusich Harbor in Douglas on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
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Huskies dominate in home opener

Huskies dominate in home opener

There was a lot to cheer for.

Huskies dominate in home opener