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‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer

Hot and dry Alaska.

‘Eyebrow’-raising weather set records this summer
Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag

Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag

Region is stable but flat.

Economic outlook for Southeast a mixed bag
Guitarist Rowan Robertson formerly of Dio, Todd Kerns bassist and vocalist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, and vocalist Johnny Solinger former of Skid Row stand on stage at Centennial Hall, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The rockers are part of the Raiding the Rock Vault lineup. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

They’ve played with Ozzy and Slash, now they’re playing Juneau

All-star tribute show ready to rock Centennial Hall.

Guitarist Rowan Robertson formerly of Dio, Todd Kerns bassist and vocalist for Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, and vocalist Johnny Solinger former of Skid Row stand on stage at Centennial Hall, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. The rockers are part of the Raiding the Rock Vault lineup. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
State Farm insurance agent Robin Lonas and Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshall Dan Jager pose for a photo during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9, 2019. (Courtesy Photo)

Insurance agent donates fire safety kit to CCFR

The kit helps children familiarize themselves with a bail-out plan.

State Farm insurance agent Robin Lonas and Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshall Dan Jager pose for a photo during Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 9, 2019. (Courtesy Photo)
The Juneau Police Department is holding a online vehicle auction for 17 vehicles beginning Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.

JPD vehicle auction begins next week

It’s JPD vehicle auction time again!

The Juneau Police Department is holding a online vehicle auction for 17 vehicles beginning Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.
Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere

Changes to the Alaska snowpack.

Middle Alaska once again part of the cryosphere
Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book
Capital City Weekly

Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book

Bear with her.

Longtime Juneauite turns the page with new book
From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss

She’s helped her company quadruple in size in eight years.

From the performance stage to cruise docks: Talking with local tour boss
Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Encounters with the giant Pacific octopus

Giving octopuses some ink.

Kim Uddipa Mork and Mitch Mork show their son, Owen Mork, their octopus catch. (Courtesy Photo | Mitch Mork.)
Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Drag kings perform as the Seven Dudely Sins at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show on Friday, June 14, 2019. There will be both a National Coming Out Day drag show and a Drag King Explosion show this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

Weekend guide: A rock show, drag show, symphonic performance and so much more

Here’s what’s happening this week.

Drag kings perform as the Seven Dudely Sins at the fifth annual GLITZ Drag Show on Friday, June 14, 2019. There will be both a National Coming Out Day drag show and a Drag King Explosion show this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year

Live updates from the Luncheon.

Empire Live: Economic outlook for Southeast Alaska over the past year
Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)

Will youth climate change lawsuit get its day in court?

Alaska Supreme Court hearing case.

Esau Sinnok of Shishmaref speaks at a news conference after the Alaska Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in Anchorage in a lawsuit that claims state policy on fossil fuels is harming the constitutional right of young Alaskans to a safe climate. Sinnok and 15 other Alaska youths in 2017 sued the state, claiming that human-caused greenhouse gas emission leading to climate change is creating long-term, dangerous health effects. They lost in Superior Court, but appealed to Alaska’s highest court. (AP Photo | Mark Thiessen)
Eric Fullerton makes his investment pitch during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association’s version of “Shark Tank” during their annual conference, held this year at Centennial Center, Oct. 9, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Small businesses win big in Alaska version of ‘Shark Tank’

Some small companies got a big boost Wednesday.

Eric Fullerton makes his investment pitch during the Alaska Tourism Industry Association’s version of “Shark Tank” during their annual conference, held this year at Centennial Center, Oct. 9, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion

Expand your mine.

Public gets a look at Kensington mine expansion
Spikey Van Dykey, known throughout the country for his drag king performances, was well-appreciated during his performance of a mix of boy-band songs.
Capital City Weekly

Coming Out Day celebration is coming up, so are a Mask-erade party and a juried art show

News briefs for the week of Oct. 10, 2019.

Spikey Van Dykey, known throughout the country for his drag king performances, was well-appreciated during his performance of a mix of boy-band songs.
Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019
Scouts try out environmental stewardship

Scouts try out environmental stewardship

Troop helps plant over 100 trees.

Scouts try out environmental stewardship
Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting

Cybersecurity was on the public’s mind

Students, parents raise deep concerns about monitoring software at school board meeting
A change in season is marked by tree leaves turning color at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Autumn arrives in Juneau

Observations from Eaglecrest, Dan Moller and Gold Ridge.

A change in season is marked by tree leaves turning color at Evergreen Cemetery on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)