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Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A cash award of $5,000 will be given to the recipient of the prize starting next September. Nominations of writers, practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts, and performers, directors or creators of theater, music, film or dance will be accepted between Nov. 1 and April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New prize will continue lifetime of advocacy

Nominations are now being accepted.

Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A cash award of $5,000 will be given to the recipient of the prize starting next September. Nominations of writers, practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts, and performers, directors or creators of theater, music, film or dance will be accepted between Nov. 1 and April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Vivian Mork Yéilk’ passes down plant knowledge to the next generation in Wrangell. (Breanne Pearson | For the Capital City Weekly)
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Season of storytelling

What kind of stories will our great-great grandchildren tell of us?

Vivian Mork Yéilk’ passes down plant knowledge to the next generation in Wrangell. (Breanne Pearson | For the Capital City Weekly)
Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

Thunder Mountain theater asks audience to ‘Choose Your Own Oz’

Crocs or ruby slippers?

Mumbi the Wicked Witch, played by Olivia Bolin, finds the ruby boots to be a shocking experience during rehearsal for the Thunder Mountain High School production of “Choose Your Own Oz” at TMHS on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Claire Scott, 16, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, shows off her second published comic book, A Most Peculiar Alarm Clock, at Alaska Robotics Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Sneak peek of new graphic novel

See “A Most Peculiar Alarm Clock.”

Claire Scott, 16, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé, shows off her second published comic book, A Most Peculiar Alarm Clock, at Alaska Robotics Gallery on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Building will be the site of a Walter Soboleff-focused program, Thursday, Nov. 14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Weekly

Weekend Guide: Walter Soboleff Day, a ski sale, a string ensemble performance

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Sealaska Heritage Institute’s Walter Soboleff Building will be the site of a Walter Soboleff-focused program, Thursday, Nov. 14. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Top Alaska marijuana regulator fired from job

The Marijuana Control Board voted 3-2.

Former Director of the state’s combined alcohol and marijuana control office Erika McConnell, left, sits with Marijuana board chairman Mark Springer in Anchorage, Alaska, on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019. The board that regulates Alaska’s legal marijuana industry voted to fire McConnell following last month’s vote by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board to dismiss her. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

No service is an ‘existential crisis.’

Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service
District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

Data won’t be held for as long.

District makes changes to computer-monitoring program
Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC
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Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC

Mr. Jackson goes to Washington.

Alaskans take Roadless Rule fight to DC
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Annika Schwartz, right, Cecil Wheeler, center, and Nathan Creswell of the Juneau Nordic Ski Team practice at Sandy Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The team, made up of middle and high school students, is finding alternative ways of training without snow as they prepare for their upcoming season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Ski Training without Snow

Juneau Nordic Ski Team makes use of Sandy Beach.

Annika Schwartz, right, Cecil Wheeler, center, and Nathan Creswell of the Juneau Nordic Ski Team practice at Sandy Beach on Friday, Nov. 8, 2019. The team, made up of middle and high school students, is finding alternative ways of training without snow as they prepare for their upcoming season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists
Capital City Weekly

Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists

There’s still a couple weeks to submit.

Long-running arts and literary journal seeks submissions, announces featured artists
Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019
Do you know the history behind the Horse Tram Trail?

Do you know the history behind the Horse Tram Trail?

A new trail with an old story.

Do you know the history behind the Horse Tram Trail?
Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019
PINZ lanes sit open for bowlers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to renew Taku Lanes liquor license during the meeting on Tuesday. It will now need to be transferred to PINZ in order for the bowling alley to serve wine and beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Bowling alley is closer to serving wine and beer

There’s still more paperwork to be done.

PINZ lanes sit open for bowlers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to renew Taku Lanes liquor license during the meeting on Tuesday. It will now need to be transferred to PINZ in order for the bowling alley to serve wine and beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Delta Western plans new fueling station in Auke Bay

Delta Western plans new fueling station in Auke Bay

More options for boats to fuel up.

Delta Western plans new fueling station in Auke Bay
Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA

Alaska has some of the fewest Dreamers.

Here’s where Alaska’s Congressional delegation stands on DACA
Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule

The Tongass goes to Washington.

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule
Empire Live: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decisions impact Juneau manufacturers and bowling alley

Empire Live: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decisions impact Juneau manufacturers and bowling alley

First Friday’s and fundraisers will continue.

Empire Live: Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decisions impact Juneau manufacturers and bowling alley
Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

Good behavior and no prior felonies helped ease his sentence.

Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault