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The bear known as Nicky will be the subject of a free Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center Friday. (Coretesy Photo | Nick Jans)
Capital City Weekly

Your weekend guide: Famous bears, movie screenings and a bunch of music

Here’s what’s happening this week.

The bear known as Nicky will be the subject of a free Fireside Lecture at the Mendenhall Valley Glacier Visitor Center Friday. (Coretesy Photo | Nick Jans)
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020

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  • Feb 20, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020
‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did

DOT deputy commissioner says aging fleet, reduced budget and more led to ferry problems.

‘A perfect storm’: DOT deputy says everything that could go wrong with ferries did
Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Advocacy groups, lawmakers introduce and push for Red Flag laws

House Bill 62 now has a companion in the Senate.

Members of Moms Demad Action for Gun Sense in America talk to a staffer about House Bill 62. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Gov names members of AMHS work group

Gov names members of AMHS work group

Focus on sustainability.

Gov names members of AMHS work group
Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels

Divestment is a fiduciary responsibility.

Environmentalists to Permanent Fund Corp: Time to divest from fossil fuels
Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Capital City Weekly

Fiddler from Fairbanks brings Broadway buds to Juneau

Tony Award-nominated talent takes Centennial Hall stage.

Caitlin Warbelow a Broadway musician from Fairbanks will perform with Tony Award-nominated actress Jenn Colella and three other musicians Friday, Feb. 21, at Centennial Hall. (Courtesy Photo | From Lauren R. Shanley-DeBuse)
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Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Shelf-help: Locals send food to Southeast communities without ferry service

Lack of ferry service means lack of food for Southeast communities.

Brian Lauth, closing manager for Super Bear Supermarket IGA, bags groceries Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020. Super Bear will be collecting donations to ship food to Southeast Alaska communities impacted by a lack of ferry service. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)

Scholarship named after flight nurse killed in crash

“There was something special, and she had it.”

Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)
Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
Capital City Weekly

Wearable Art artist shared what went into her award-winning piece

Totally tubular!

Wearable Art model Melissa Patterson smiles with artist Michelle Morris at Wearable Art 2020: Joie de Vivre. (Courtesy Photo | Ron Gile)
Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.

It’s magnetic: How animals use their senses to find home

A real-life function of magnetic sense is known in many animals.

Homing pigeons use magnetic sense to locate their home roost.
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020

Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020

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  • Feb 19, 2020
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020
JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

Three civilians and five officers were recognized.

JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery
Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’

Alaska U.S. Senator tells Legislature to work together.

Murkowski: ‘Do what’s good for Alaska’
Would you participate in a tourism survey?

Would you participate in a tourism survey?

Survey says …

Would you participate in a tourism survey?
In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)

Dunleavy recall opponents plan to drop court fight

Opponents will attempt to sway the possible recall election.

In this March 26 file photo, protesters unfurl a banner as Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a roadshow with Americans for Prosperity in 49th State Brewing Company in Anchorage. The group opposing an effort to recall Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to drop its court fight and instead gear up for a possible recall election. Stand Tall With Mike said Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, that it told its attorneys to withdraw its appeal before the Alaska Supreme Court. The group says recent court actions indicate that continuing to pursue the case in court would not be a productive use of resources. (Bill Roth | Anchorage Daily News via AP)
Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Long-range plan and public opinion survey are today’s focus.

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan
Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night

They found themselves sitting in the dark, surrounded by wolves.

Juneau guides help film crew capture something never seen before on film: wolves catching salmon at night
Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years

Live updates from the Capitol

Capitol Live: House committee looks at Medicaid over the next 20 years
Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020

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Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020