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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
Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book
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Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book

Bear with her.

Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book
From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

She’s helped her company quadruple in size in eight years.

From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss
Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
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Planet Alaska: Encounters with the giant Pacific octopus

Giving octopuses some ink.

Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

Live updates from the Luncheon.

Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year
Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Will youth climate change lawsuit get its day in court?

Alaska Supreme Court hearing case.

Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
Eric Fullerton makes his investment pitch during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association’s version of “Shark Tank” during their annual conference, held this year at Centennial Center, Oct. 9, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Small businesses win big in Alaska version of ‘Shark Tank’

Some small companies got a big boost Wednesday.

Eric Fullerton makes his investment pitch during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association’s version of “Shark Tank” during their annual conference, held this year at Centennial Center, Oct. 9, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

Expand your mine.

Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion
Scouts try out environmental stewardship

Scouts try out environmental stewardship

Troop helps plant over 100 trees.

Scouts try out environmental stewardship
Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

Cybersecurity was on the public’s mind

Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting
LGBT supporters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in its first cases on LGBT rights since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights while his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, is regarded as more conservative. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

LGBT Alaskans closely watching US Supreme Court hearings

Ruling could change definition of workplace discrimination.

LGBT supporters gather in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, in Washington. The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in its first cases on LGBT rights since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Kennedy was a voice for gay rights while his successor, Brett Kavanaugh, is regarded as more conservative. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Election Canvass Review Board members Stuart Sliter, left, and Shirley Campbell make one last review of the municipal election results at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Breaking: Elections results are official

Assembly and School Board members expected to be sworn in soon.

Election Canvass Review Board members Stuart Sliter, left, and Shirley Campbell make one last review of the municipal election results at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Laron Carlton Graham hugs his defense attorney Natasha Norris after a jury found him not guilty for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Emotional reaction after verdict read in court

Watch the jury verdict announcement.

Laron Carlton Graham hugs his defense attorney Natasha Norris after a jury found him not guilty for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected

Not warranted at this time.

Alaska Fish and Game applauds decision not to list species as protected
Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Recall campaign is ready for a fight

Legal team has some heavy hitters.

Recall campaign is ready for a fight
Emily Weir’s car fell into chasm washed away on John Street in Douglas the evening of Oct. 5, 2015. Heavy rains in Juneau washed out roads, caused mudslides and damaged houses. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Update: Repairs underway on roads damage by mudslides

Full extent of damage not yet known.

Emily Weir’s car fell into chasm washed away on John Street in Douglas the evening of Oct. 5, 2015. Heavy rains in Juneau washed out roads, caused mudslides and damaged houses. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Laron Carlton Graham waits for closing arguments to begin in Juneau Superior Court on Monday. Watch the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Attorneys deliver closing arguments in double murder trial

Six-week trial goes to the jury.

Laron Carlton Graham waits for closing arguments to begin in Juneau Superior Court on Monday. Watch the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, gives his closing argument in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Prosecution sticks to evidence as defense attacks witnesses in closing arguments

The trial for a 2015 double murder is now in the hands of the jury.

Prosecuting Attorney John Darnall, from the Office of Special Prosecutions, gives his closing argument in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham. Graham is facing two counts of first-degree murder for the November 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Absentee and questioned ballots count changes outcome for bonds proposition

Absentee and questioned ballots count changes outcome for bonds proposition

Absentee and questioned ballots say yes for Prop 2.

Absentee and questioned ballots count changes outcome for bonds proposition
Juneau pair carves out top times at state XC meet
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Juneau pair carves out top times at state XC meet

Sadie Tuckwood places second overall.

Juneau pair carves out top times at state XC meet
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