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Photos: Guy Fieri films in Juneau

Guy Fieri brings his film crew to Juneau.

Aug 13, 2019
Photography

Dunleavy reverses decision to veto early education funds

Dunleavy says he won’t veto Head Start, Pre-K from HB 2001

Dunleavy signs ‘step-down’ compact with University of Alaska

Plan will introduce cuts over three years rather than one

A helicopter tour over the Mendenhall Glacier in August 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Unseasonable warmth causes sled dog camp to close early

It’s a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer.

Dr. Bridget Weiss, superintendent of the Juneau School District, speaks to members of the Juneau Board of Education during a meeting Tuesday, August 13. (Juneau Empire | Michael S. Lockett)

Live: Juneau Board of Education meets for working session, meeting

Live coverage from Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.

Capitol Live: Dunleavy makes announcement with UA representatives

Governor makes announcement in Anchorage.

Aug 13, 2019
by Peter Segall

Wyland, an artist based out of Laguna Beach, California, fills in detail while painting a mural at Icy Strait Point, Saturday, Aug. 10. (Courtesy Photo | Icy Strait Point)

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Artists, kids paint mural at Icy Strait Point in Hoonah

The ocean and marine life inspired the work.

Aug 13, 2019
by Ben Hohenstatt
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Video: Trail Mix Inc. reroutes part of Treadwell Ditch

Slide prompts construction.

Aug 13, 2019
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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 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

Aug 13, 2019
Crime

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt, right, greets Greg Smith after Smith applied to run for one of two Assembly District 1 seats in this falls municipal election on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Watt said, “Welcome to the fray.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

The ballot is set: Here’s who is running for this year’s Assembly, school board seats

The application period closed Monday afternoon.

The Juneau Board of Education has two open seats in the upcoming municipal elections.

Candidates throw hats into ring for school board

Mackey and Stepetin are only candidates for two seats so far.

Police release names of those in officer-involved shooting

Police say the investigation is still ongoing.

Aug 12, 2019
by Michael S. Lockett
Crime

Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire, talks issues

Sullivan stops by the Empire to talk bills.

Kensington Mine owners settle with Environmental Protection Agency

Violations were discovered in 2015.

Juneau woman takes over indoor farming business

Here’s what’s going down on The Farm.

The Crown Princess, owned and operated by Princess Cruises, steams by the ruins of the Treadwell Mine’s salt water Pump House and toward Juneau’s downtown harbor in this September 2015 photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Cruise ship complaint numbers for this year may surprise you

Complaints about cruise ship emissions and violations are both on track for year-over-year decreases, according to numbers from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. As… Continue reading