Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2019
A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
U.S. Coast Guard vessels are moored alongside Station Juneau ahead of the Annual Buoy Tender Roundup, Sunday, Aug. 18. (Michael S. Locket | Juneau Empire)
U.S. Coast Guard vessels are moored alongside Station Juneau ahead of the Annual Buoy Tender Roundup, Sunday, Aug. 18. (Michael S. Locket | Juneau Empire)
The Juneau Police Department is auctioning off 10 vehicles beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

JPD vehicle auction begins next week

The department has 10 vehicles to auction.

The Juneau Police Department is auctioning off 10 vehicles beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
The fun in hunting is misery

The fun in hunting is misery

‘If we don’t grow, we are destined for mediocracy.’

The fun in hunting is misery
Derby officials prepare for re-do

Derby officials prepare for re-do

The Golden North Salmon Derby is ready for take two.

Derby officials prepare for re-do
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Hawk moths in Southeast Alaska

Hawk moths in Southeast Alaska

There are well over 1,400 species of hawk moth in the world.

Hawk moths in Southeast Alaska
Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Empire Live: Assembly votes in ordinances for New JACC, Centennial Center funding

Empire Live: Assembly votes in ordinances for New JACC, Centennial Center funding

The Assembly will approve ordnances for public ballot.

Empire Live: Assembly votes in ordinances for New JACC, Centennial Center funding
Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019
Photos: Wildfire damages Sunshine Cove

Photos: Wildfire damages Sunshine Cove

Fireworks possible cause of fire at Sunshine Cove.

Photos: Wildfire damages Sunshine Cove
Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.

Governor signs off on $1,600 PFD, calls for third special session

Dunleavy says remainder of PFD will be sole focus for next special session.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy makes an announcement via pre-recorded video on House Bill 2001 and the Permanent Fund Dividend on Monday, August 19, 2019.
Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case

Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case

Officer arrested following off-duty traffic crash.

Juneau officer pleads not guilty in drunken driving case
Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night

Fem-only open stage creates safe space.

Photos: GRLZ Open Mic Night
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
Photos: First Day of School 2019

Photos: First Day of School 2019

School’s in session.

Photos: First Day of School 2019
Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever

Alaska has been America’s canary in the coal mine for climate warming, and the yellow bird is swooning.

Alaska just recorded its hottest month — ever
Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Aug. 18, 2019
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern