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Cruise line buys downtown waterfront property for $20M

Cruise line buys downtown waterfront property for $20M

Sold to highest bidder.

Cruise line buys downtown waterfront property for $20M
Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs

13!

Churn it over: This beaked whale has 13 stomachs
Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience

Live updates from the rally.

Empire Live: Climate change rally at the Capitol aims for international audience
Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

International investors are gathering in Juneau this week. Here’s what they’ll be discussing.

Annual investment fund meeting happening in the capital city.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy arrives at Centennial Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, to attend the first day of the 11th annual meeting of the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is the host of the event. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present

The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation playing host.

Video: International finance meeting kicks off in Juneau, with 30 nations present
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Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again

He’s the only candidate who has previously held the seat.

Meet the Candidates: Mackey runs for school board again
Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Meet the Candidates: Triem up for re-election for areawide Assembly seat

Triem’s focus is readying Juneau for the future.

Carole Triem is running for the Assembly Areawide seat. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019
Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)

Nationally known Christian-climate change advocate comes to Juneau

Hayhoe, let’s go.

Katharine Hayhoe is an evangelical Christian, atmospheric scientist and a nationally known advocate for taking action to slow climate change. Hayhoe will be in Juneau this week for a pair of Friday talks. (Courtesy Photo | Artie Limmer, Texas Tech University)
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Voters to decide fate of these three ballot measures on Oct. 1

Ordinances up for vote in October municipal election

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Dimond Courthouse in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau man charged with sexual abuse of minor

He’ll go to trial in November.

Dimond Courthouse in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019
Photos and Video: A look at Juneau’s newest neighborhood
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Photos and Video: A look at Juneau’s newest neighborhood

Officer Reishus honored at Pederson Hill Subdivision ribbon-cutting.

Photos and Video: A look at Juneau’s newest neighborhood
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Photos: Juneau Football Takes on Wasilla

Photos: Juneau Football Takes on Wasilla

See scenes from the shellacking.

Photos: Juneau Football Takes on Wasilla
Daniel Grossman, an award-winning climate change journalist, visits a dead forest in Brazil. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel Grossman)

Alaska is ‘ground zero’ for climate change

This climate change journalist says we’re running out of time.

Daniel Grossman, an award-winning climate change journalist, visits a dead forest in Brazil. (Courtesy Photo | Daniel Grossman)
Pam Garcia, a long-time educator at Auke Bay Elementary School, watches as students catch their buses after school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Garcia was named as one of three finalist for Alaska Teacher of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Auke Bay teacher in the running for Alaska Teacher of the Year

She’s one of three finalists.

Pam Garcia, a long-time educator at Auke Bay Elementary School, watches as students catch their buses after school on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019. Garcia was named as one of three finalist for Alaska Teacher of the Year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Riding the ferry will cost you more — you just may not know it

Riding the ferry will cost you more — you just may not know it

Customers won’t know they’re experiencing higher rates with new system.

Riding the ferry will cost you more — you just may not know it
City tries new approach for affordable housing

City tries new approach for affordable housing

Trying things a little differently this time.

City tries new approach for affordable housing
The Delta Western, Inc. facility on Mt. Roberts Street as pictured in this Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, photo was the site of an alleged Clean Air Act violation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Petroleum distributor settles with EPA after alleged violations in Juneau

They were accused of violating the federal Clean Air Act.

The Delta Western, Inc. facility on Mt. Roberts Street as pictured in this Friday, Sept. 6, 2019, photo was the site of an alleged Clean Air Act violation, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Diving for Crab Pots: US Army dive team helps clean up Gastineau Channel
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Diving for Crab Pots: US Army dive team helps clean up Gastineau Channel

Photos and video.

Diving for Crab Pots: US Army dive team helps clean up Gastineau Channel
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