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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 A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday.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 rescinds emergency financial declaration

The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

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 A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday.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
Capital City Weekly

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
Capital City Weekly

At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage

An open stage for female expression.

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
Capital City Weekly

This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern

It was her brainchild.

This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
Firefighter injured during brush fire response

Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

Firefighter injured during brush fire response
Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch
Video

Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch

Here’s how budget cuts are affecting Juneau’s homeless.

Video: No daytime shelter, no lunch
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Sgt. Cesar Rodriquez, left, and Sgt. Kenneth Byrd, of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment check their gauges one last time before submerging on a project at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Members of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and U.S. Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker West worked together to inspect and replace the bolts holding the harbor’s breakwater together. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Army-Coast Guard team-up is going down

Dive teams stage joint exercise in Alaska.

Sgt. Cesar Rodriquez, left, and Sgt. Kenneth Byrd, of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment check their gauges one last time before submerging on a project at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Members of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and U.S. Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker West worked together to inspect and replace the bolts holding the harbor’s breakwater together. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau

PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau

U.S. Army and Coast Guard dive together for community project.

PHOTOS: Military dive teams work together in Juneau