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Juneau Artist Arnie Weimer stands next to his bucket sculpture and a pro-JACC sign in front of his 12th Street home on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Three ballot questions high-JACC local election

Here’s what they mean and how people feel.

Juneau Artist Arnie Weimer stands next to his bucket sculpture and a pro-JACC sign in front of his 12th Street home on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City

Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City

Raising glasses and funds for UAS and Rotary.

Photos: See what’s brewing in the Capital City
Juneau ends losing drought to Anchorage teams in stellar fashion

Juneau ends losing drought to Anchorage teams in stellar fashion

‘It was a tough thing to overcome.’

Juneau ends losing drought to Anchorage teams in stellar fashion
Photos: Rain doesn’t pull plug on electric vehicle roundup
Photos: Rain doesn’t pull plug on electric vehicle roundup
It went swimmingly: Thunder Mountain sophomore helps set two new school records

It went swimmingly: Thunder Mountain sophomore helps set two new school records

‘We have a really all-around solid girls team.’

It went swimmingly: Thunder Mountain sophomore helps set two new school records
See 7 Southeast swim teams make a splash in Juneau

See 7 Southeast swim teams make a splash in Juneau

Invitational draws competitors to Dimond Park Aquatics Center.

See 7 Southeast swim teams make a splash in Juneau
Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

About 24 hours after he called 911, hiker was rescued.

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts
50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike
Video

50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

Young activists join in on worldwide student strike.

50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike
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Mental Health Trust begins land sale
Mental Health Trust begins land sale
James LeBlanc-Tweedy is called to the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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)
James LeBlanc-Tweedy is called to the witness stand in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019, during the trial of Laron Carlton Graham on 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)
In this file photo from Sept. 11, 2017, Juneau residents and first responders attend a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Rotary Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

My now 18th annual reflection on 9/11

The defining event of my generation.

  • Sep 20, 2019
  • By Geoff Kirsch For the Juneau Empire
In this file photo from Sept. 11, 2017, Juneau residents and first responders attend a 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Rotary Park. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines

City officials weren’t notified, which concerned some citizens.

Governor visits controversial mine project north of Haines
Glacier Swim Club’s Chaz VanSlyke swims for Glacier Swim Club earlier this year. VanSlyke is one of several standout freshmen on Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kale who will be in action Friday and Saturday at the Juneau Invite high school swim and dive meet. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire File)
Glacier Swim Club’s Chaz VanSlyke swims for Glacier Swim Club earlier this year. VanSlyke is one of several standout freshmen on Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaat.at Kale who will be in action Friday and Saturday at the Juneau Invite high school swim and dive meet. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire File)
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: CBJ Assembly priorities raise questions

A political bait-and-switch.

  • Sep 20, 2019
  • By Win Gruening
The Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: Quit collecting more than you need

Opinion: Quit collecting more than you need

Costs are high enough already.

  • Sep 20, 2019
  • By Ken Koelsch
Opinion: Quit collecting more than you need
Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska
Hawaii lawsuit could have big implications for Alaska
Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Special ed, pre-K dominate talk with school board candidates

Sorensen and Stepetin take questions at Chamber luncheon.

Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast

Thermometers across the state are hitting record highs.

Alaska’s changes are many, and so fast
Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon
Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Opinion: The new JACC is a sound investment

Here’s the facts.

  • Sep 19, 2019
  • By Bob Banghart
Centennial Hall, left and the Juneau Arts & Culture Center, center, on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)