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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
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)