‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy
‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy
Dr. Richard Caulfield, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast, watches an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system

UA regents move to bring universities under one roof.

Dr. Richard Caulfield, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast, watches an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day
Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day
A fisherman approaches the boat launch with its current fish cleaning station at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public Works Committee nixes Amalga Harbor dock extension

Residents stand up against Docks and Harbors plan.

A fisherman approaches the boat launch with its current fish cleaning station at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Controversial show pushed out of the nest.

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns
First Friday, Music Video Release Party and a Juneau delegation town hall: Here’s what’s happening this week
First Friday, Music Video Release Party and a Juneau delegation town hall: Here’s what’s happening this week
Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz talks with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) during a visit to Juneau, Alaska, July 29, 2019. (USCG Photo | PAC Matthew Schofield)

Commandant of Coast Guard, members of Congress visit Juneau

Representatives accompanied the Commandant to see the Coast Guard in Alaska as the focus shifts towards the Arctic.

Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz talks with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) during a visit to Juneau, Alaska, July 29, 2019. (USCG Photo | PAC Matthew Schofield)
Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019

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Police calls for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019
Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Soboleff building gets gold for being green, music program receives a grant, CCS is on the move
Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

Signature gathering begins across the state

Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse
Legislature officially adjourns today, waits for Governor’s repsonse
Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

Dunleavy Chief of Staff Tuckerman Babcock has been replaced.

Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in
Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Power is back for downtown Juneau

Outage lasted just over two hours.

Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber
Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber
Melissa Borton, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Afognak, speaks during a Special Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The forum was sponsored by Tlingit Haida, First Alaskans Institute, Native Peoples Action and Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Many frustrated with state government seemingly uncaring of Alaska Native needs

The forum focused on what could be done to deal with deep state budget concerns.

Melissa Borton, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Afognak, speaks during a Special Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The forum was sponsored by Tlingit Haida, First Alaskans Institute, Native Peoples Action and Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property
Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property
Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019

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Police calls for Wednesday, July 31, 2019