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‘Guerrilla gardener’ in Juneau grows giant greenhouse pumpkin
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‘Guerrilla gardener’ in Juneau grows giant greenhouse pumpkin

It was kind of by accident.

‘Guerrilla gardener’ in Juneau grows giant greenhouse pumpkin
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Juneau skaters and families take advantage of a free skate on the opening day at the Treadwell Arena on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. There will be a free skate this week courtesy of Juneau-Gastineau Rotary. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

Weekend Guide: A free skate, FBI visit and a lot of climate change talk

Here’s what’s happening the week of Sept. 12, 2019.

Juneau skaters and families take advantage of a free skate on the opening day at the Treadwell Arena on Monday, Aug. 5, 2019. There will be a free skate this week courtesy of Juneau-Gastineau Rotary. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes

In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes

NOME — There’s not much that scares Susie. As an Alaska Native woman, she thrives amid sub-zero winters in her village near the Arctic Circle,… Continue reading

  • Sep 12, 2019
  • By VICTORIA MCKENZIE Associated Press
  • Crime
In small Alaska city, Native women say police ignored rapes
Kray Van Kirk is coming back to Juneau to play his first-ever full-length concert in the capital city. (Coutesy Photo | Jana Seale)
Capital City Weekly

This guy is Kray: Singer-songwriter returns to Juneau with songs about heroes

This guy is Kray.

Kray Van Kirk is coming back to Juneau to play his first-ever full-length concert in the capital city. (Coutesy Photo | Jana Seale)
Juneau residents greet first responders during a 9/11 Memorial at Rotary Park on Sept. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Juneau gathers to remember 9/11

Never forget.

Juneau residents greet first responders during a 9/11 Memorial at Rotary Park on Sept. 11, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests

Live coverage of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds.

Empire Live: Former CIA Director David Petraeus part of panel on global Arctic interests
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Hughes-Skandijs to fence for Assembly District 1 seat

She’s one of three millenials running for Assembly seats.

Alicia Hughes-Skandijs is running for re-election for a Assembly District 1 seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Martin Stepetin Sr. is running for the Juneau Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the candidates: Stepetin raises his hand again

With four children in Juneau schools, Stepetin is invested.

Martin Stepetin Sr. is running for the Juneau Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Jackson Pearson identifies Labrador tea, left, and Bog Laurel, right. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: One of these could kill you, the other makes great tea

Here’s how to tell the difference.

Jackson Pearson identifies Labrador tea, left, and Bog Laurel, right. (Vivian Faith Prescott | For the Capital City Weekly)
Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 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

Police calls for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023

Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023

The vote waas unanimous.

Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023
Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Expert witness discusses firearms forensics before jury

Rounds fired both came from same missing weapon.

Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau, where the double murder trial against defendant Laron Carlton Graham is being held. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Capital City Weekly

Say cello to Juneau Jazz Classics’ new artistic director

He’s a familiar face.

Cellist Zuill Bailey will be the next artistic director for Juneau Jazz & Classics. The decision was announced at Bailey’s concert Saturday, Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Jazz & Classics)
Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area

The cabin is set to open next month.

Sneak Peek: Check out the new cabin being built at Eaglecrest Ski Area
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Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat

He’s running uncontested for a three-year term.

Meet the Candidates: Bryson up for re-election to District 2 seat
Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Retired teacher Sorensen brings ground-level experience

Sorenson has been with Juneau schools for decades.

Deedie Sorensen is running for one of two open seat on the Board of Education. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 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

Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019
Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Audience packs in for climate journalist Dan Grossman

It’s only going to get hotter.

Dr. Dan Grossman, gives a lecture on his current project “In the Heat of the Moment: Reports from the Front Lines of the Climate Crisis” at the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder

They gave more details of the crime scene.

Juneau police officers testify about 2015 double murder
‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels

They don’t want to see another dime go to fossil fuels.

‘Not another penny for dirty energy’: Juneau climate ‘warriors’ urge state fund to stop investing in fossil fuels