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In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Not just a ski area? Eaglecrest proposes new summertime activities to attract tourists

Some big changes are in the works.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance

It’s intended to crack down on problem properties.

Prominent downtown district is set for a new name

A name change is gonna come.

Capitol Live: House picks Permanent Fund work group members

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Police calls for Tuesday, June 11, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

A new name that acknowledges the downtown area’s indigenous history seems imminent for the Willoughby District. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Live: Onsite marijuana consumption moves on to the Assembly, summer plans for Eaglecrest to be discussed

Live updates from the Committee of the Whole meeting

A new name that acknowledges the downtown area’s indigenous history seems imminent for the Willoughby District. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

With no PFD attached, Legislature’s budget heads to governor’s desk

Another special session could be coming.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Goodbye median, left turns onto Whittier: What you can expect on Egan Drive

Egan work means traffic pattern changes this week.

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Rescuers get lost hikers down during 8-hour mountain rescue

It was a challenging operation.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Live: Find out the latest about Egan Drive, Centennial Hall and the New Juneau Arts & Culture Center

Live updates from the Public Works Committee meeting

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

Book spotlights fishy stories at the heart of the state’s history

Colorful labels and characters from bygone era.

Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: Senate split on dividend continues

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Wounded veterans treated to Sitka adventure

SITKA — Often overlooked in conflicts that occur thousands of miles away on continents most people see just on social media, are the military veterans… Continue reading

Bus schedules, routes change today as construction begins

It’s that season.

Police calls for Sunday, June 9, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

The (transgender) kids are all right

Encouraging signs coming from hard work.

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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‘We’ll carry you with us’: Ceremony remembers kindness of plane crash victims

Tribute brings together families.

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Juneau ralliers join nationwide ‘Wear Orange Day’ to advocate for gun sense

It calls attention to Alaska gun violence rates.

PHOTOS: Guardian Flight Memorial Service

Family, coworkers, friends and first responders turn out for service.

Kaelynn Beedle, 5, looks into a kaleidoscope during the Camp Invention showcase at Thunder Mountain High School, Friday June 7, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Parents, kids scope out Camp Invention

Bots, boats and more.

Kaelynn Beedle, 5, looks into a kaleidoscope during the Camp Invention showcase at Thunder Mountain High School, Friday June 7, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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