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A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police called twice in one day for ‘agitated’ man with knife

Man’s behavior concerned people at trailer park, bank.

A Juneau Police Department car sits in front of Juneau-Douglas High School on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law

Alaska’s congressional delegation voted in favor of the bipartisan legislation.

Trump signs major public lands, conservation bill into law
Jorden Nigro speaks during the Woman of Distinction 2019 Celebration Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Centennial Hall. During her speech she advocated for seeing humanity in others and the value of showing up. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Women of Distiction event celebrates people who make a difference in Juneau

Raising AWARE-ness for Juneau’s wonder women.

Jorden Nigro speaks during the Woman of Distinction 2019 Celebration Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Centennial Hall. During her speech she advocated for seeing humanity in others and the value of showing up. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash

Company says fleet does not currently include the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets.

Alaska Airlines not yet flying Boeing jet involved in crash
Multiple Crimson Bears make Region V all-academic and all-conference
Multiple Crimson Bears make Region V all-academic and all-conference
‘I was not the problem. The law was the problem’: Former Anchorage judge urges passing of crime bill
‘I was not the problem. The law was the problem’: Former Anchorage judge urges passing of crime bill
Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts

Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts

Budget would be cut incrementally to reduce shock.

Senate Finance co-chairs announce multi-year ‘step-down’ approach to budget cuts
On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Congress accepting comments on environmental impacts on ANWR through Wednesday.

On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session
Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD
Legislature to hear public testimony on ferry system and PFD
Celtic rock band talks 13-year history, unique songs and upcoming St. Paddy’s Eve show
Celtic rock band talks 13-year history, unique songs and upcoming St. Paddy’s Eve show
Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: On day 56, the Alaska Legislature passes first resolution of session
Southeast pep bands integral to Region V Tournament
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Southeast pep bands integral to Region V Tournament
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Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon

Young salmon could see improved conditions this year.

Scientists see improved ocean conditions for young salmon
French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast

The Frenchman pulled into the checkpoint at Unalakleet Sunday.

  • Mar 10, 2019
  • ASSOCIATED PRESS
  • Sports
French Iditarod musher first to reach the Bering Sea coast
Courts look for fair raises for employees

Courts look for fair raises for employees

Some state employees got raises in the governor’s budget.

Courts look for fair raises for employees
Opinion: Congress needs more members like Sen. Murkowski

Opinion: Congress needs more members like Sen. Murkowski

She embraces and exhibits a conscientious relationship to higher values.

  • Mar 10, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
Opinion: Congress needs more members like Sen. Murkowski
Opinion: The consequences of protecting and defending the PFD

Opinion: The consequences of protecting and defending the PFD

Great care must be taken as policy is debated and adopted.

  • Mar 10, 2019
  • By BENJAMIN BROWN
Opinion: The consequences of protecting and defending the PFD
Tourists, mountains and more: A week in the French Alps

Tourists, mountains and more: A week in the French Alps

Shades of Juneau in Chamonix.

  • Mar 10, 2019
  • By BRIDGET McTAGUE
Tourists, mountains and more: A week in the French Alps
What it means to ‘give up’ something during Lent

What it means to ‘give up’ something during Lent

What sacrifice will you make?

  • Mar 10, 2019
  • By DAN WIESE FOR THE JUNEAU EMPIRE
What it means to ‘give up’ something during Lent
Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis

The bill has bipartisan support.

Rep. Don Young introduces bill to legalize cannabis