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Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

This barista was packing a pistol.

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

“We need this investment.”

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
Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight

Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight

How conspicuous!

Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight
Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

No one was injured in the crash.

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage
Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks

Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks

No one was hurt in the wreck.

Needles wash up on Skagway shore after Juneau boat sinks
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Alaska Marine Highway System announces August cancellations

Strike means schedule changes.

The Alaska Marine Highway System’s Tazlina, right, arrives at the Auke Bay Terminal as the Kennicott departs on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.

Live updates from the University of Alaska Regents meeting.

Capitol Live: UA Regents vote to move towards single accreditation.
Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House passes capital budget, reverses sweep, approves veto restoration

House and Senate pass legislation on to Dunleavy’s desk.

Sen. David Wilson offers an amendment to the operating budget at the Capitol on Monday, July 29, 2019. Sen. Wilson’s amendment would pay $1,400 as part two of an Alaskan permanent fund dividend. It was voted down. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Off-duty Juneau police officer arrested after traffic crash

An off-duty Juneau police officer was taken into custody after a traffic crash on the North Douglas Highway.

‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing

Day 6 of the strike.

‘We want to go back to work’: Ferry strike ongoing
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Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget

Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget

Live updates from the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate meets to discuss budget, House reverses sweep, passes capital budget
Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, July 28, 2019
Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

House to meet on Monday for crucial vote

Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.

Rep. Sara Hannan, D-Juneau, speaks in favor of HB 2002 on a reconsideration vote at the Capitol on Monday, July 22,2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Body found at Echo Cove

Body found at Echo Cove

Police find deceased man in area of Echo Cove

Body found at Echo Cove
The House board for the vote on HB 2003 on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)

Capitol Live: House meets on PFD bill, HB 2003

Live updates from the capitol

The House board for the vote on HB 2003 on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Peter Segall | Juneau Empire)
OMB Director Donna Arduin, right, listens to Gov. Mike Dunleavy announce his state budget during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy answers questions about budget and PFD

Gov. Dunleavy took a conference call with reporters across the state

OMB Director Donna Arduin, right, listens to Gov. Mike Dunleavy announce his state budget during a press conference on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Ferry workers strike continues; State says strike ‘illegal’

Ferry workers strike, and the state strikes back

Members of the Inland Boatmen’s Union of the Pacific picket in front of the Auke Bay Terminal on Thursday, July 25, 2019. The union called a strike on Wednesday over failed negotiations with Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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