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Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails

Long-term questions are also unanswered.

Another special session beckons as PFD vote fails
The intersection of Stephen Richards Memorial Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road on Wednesday, June 11, 2019. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to build a roundabout at the intersection. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Roundabouts are coming to the Mendenhall Valley

Gather ‘round to learn about this project.

The intersection of Stephen Richards Memorial Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road on Wednesday, June 11, 2019. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to build a roundabout at the intersection. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau School District and educators reach deal

Juneau School District and educators reach deal

They won’t have to do this again for a while.

Juneau School District and educators reach deal
Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes
Municipal leaders bracing for governor’s vetoes
Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms
Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms
City may make offer on waterfront property

City may make offer on waterfront property

There’d need to be deposit first.

City may make offer on waterfront property
Erin Anais Heist slices into her spruce tip rhubarb cake on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Eating Wild: Rhubarb and Spruce-tip Cake

It’s decadent, elegant and simple.

  • Jun 12, 2019
  • By Erin Anais Heist For the Juneau Empire
  • food
Erin Anais Heist slices into her spruce tip rhubarb cake on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Fishing for answers with new seafood marketing director
Fishing for answers with new seafood marketing director
Juneau swimmers, basketball team nabs gold at Special Olympics

Juneau swimmers, basketball team nabs gold at Special Olympics

One swimmer saved the day in a relay.

Juneau swimmers, basketball team nabs gold at Special Olympics
Marathoner wins his second-consecutive Blackgoat title

Marathoner wins his second-consecutive Blackgoat title

About 70 runners partake in Perseverance trail run.

Marathoner wins his second-consecutive Blackgoat title
In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)
Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators

Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators

Live updates from the Juneau School District board meeting.

Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators
Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment
Capital budget presents one more chance for PFD amendment
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
Ferry cuts in Legislature budget are heavy, but could have been worse
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance

Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance

It’s intended to crack down on problem properties.

Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance
Prominent downtown district is set for a new name
Prominent downtown district is set for a new name
Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members
Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members
A new name that acknowledges the downtown area’s indigenous history seems imminent for the Willoughby District. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A new name that acknowledges the downtown area’s indigenous history seems imminent for the Willoughby District. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk
With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk