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‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

DOT deputy commissioner says aging fleet, reduced budget and more led to ferry problems.

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did
Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Advocacy groups, lawmakers introduce and push for Red Flag laws

House Bill 62 now has a companion in the Senate.

Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Gov names members of AMHS work group

Gov names members of AMHS work group

Focus on sustainability.

Gov names members of AMHS work group
Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

Divestment is a fiduciary responsibility.

Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels
Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Fiddler from Fairbanks brings Broadway buds to Juneau

Tony Award-nominated talent takes Centennial Hall stage.

Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)

Scholarship named after flight nurse killed in crash

“There was something special, and she had it.”

Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)
Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
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Wearable Art artist shared what went into her award-winning piece

Totally tubular!

Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.

It’s magnetic: How animals use their senses to find home

A real-life function of magnetic sense is known in many animals.

Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.
JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

Three civilians and five officers were recognized.

JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery
Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’
Would you participate in a tourism survey?

Would you participate in a tourism survey?

Survey says …

Would you participate in a tourism survey?
In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)
Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Long-range plan and public opinion survey are today’s focus.

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan
Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

They found themselves sitting in the dark, surrounded by wolves.

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night
Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

Live updates from the Capitol

Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years
Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities

Native Issues Forum gets emotional for speakers.

Alaska Native leaders say racial discrimination still affects communities
Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020
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Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020

And the winners are.

Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020
Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament

Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament

It was a big win for Dryden.

Floyd Dryden wins Southeast wrestling tournament
Brady Carandang

Crosstown clash closely contested

They won but just barely.

Brady Carandang
A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)

Eaglecrest enjoys best stretch of wintry weather in almost a decade

Ski area sees 30 straight days of snow.

A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)