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Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes

They weigh in on a budget that will impact all Alaskans

Capitol Live: Juneau delegation responds to governor’s vetoes
Juneau father, son and dog helped save injured eagle

Juneau father, son and dog helped save injured eagle

A man’s (and eagle’s) best friend.

Juneau father, son and dog helped save injured eagle
A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.

Update: Injured climber dies after being rescued off Mendenhall Towers

He was a 23-year-old climber from Washington.

A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.
Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Hello sunny weather.

Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau
Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.

The Willoughby District in downtown Juneau has a new Native name

A nod to indigenous history.

Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.
She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

Everything has changed for her and her daughters.

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.
Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Weekly

New management is making this downtown bar even more LGBTQ-friendly

A spot where everyone can Rendezvous.

Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Amalga Harbor plan OK’d with some big changes

Amalga Harbor plan OK’d with some big changes

Not everyone pleased with the outcome.

Amalga Harbor plan OK’d with some big changes
Bruno Malecha and his mother, Jen, watch people fish at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Bruno, who has Type 1 diabetes, will be traveling to Washington, D.C., this summer to lobby members of Congress to support T1D research. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Mr. Malecha goes to Washington: Local with Type 1 diabetes advocates for research funding

From the capital city to the nation’s capital.

Bruno Malecha and his mother, Jen, watch people fish at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Bruno, who has Type 1 diabetes, will be traveling to Washington, D.C., this summer to lobby members of Congress to support T1D research. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police calls for Friday, June 28, 2019

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When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret

When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret

This fishing spot is mine, all mine … but not really.

When secret fishing spots aren’t so secret
Live: Docks and harbors board makes Amalga Harbor decision

Live: Docks and harbors board makes Amalga Harbor decision

Live updates from tonight’s meeting

Live: Docks and harbors board makes Amalga Harbor decision
Mendenhall Glacier area overhaul is still a work in progress

Mendenhall Glacier area overhaul is still a work in progress

Here’s the latest news about Juneau’s backyard glacier.

Mendenhall Glacier area overhaul is still a work in progress
U.S. Forest Service Juneau District Ranger Brad Orr speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon in August 2018. He will talk to the chamber again Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Live: What’s going on with the Mendenhall master plan?

Live updates for the chamber luncheon

U.S. Forest Service Juneau District Ranger Brad Orr speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon in August 2018. He will talk to the chamber again Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse

Police are still searching for the suspect.

Robbery suspect kicks cane away from teen, steals purse
In this file photo taken April 13, 2017, Brady Fink, center, and Dave Edmunds, left, are watched by Engineer Lance Lawhorne as they update their airport rescue firefighting skills at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center. A potentially harmful chemical was detected at the center after soil and water testing at the center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Water and soil testing shows signs of contamination

Chemicals are not near known sources of drinking water.

In this file photo taken April 13, 2017, Brady Fink, center, and Dave Edmunds, left, are watched by Engineer Lance Lawhorne as they update their airport rescue firefighting skills at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center. A potentially harmful chemical was detected at the center after soil and water testing at the center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Thursday, June 27, 2019
There will be a free lecture Friday at the Walter Soboleff Building seen in this May 2015 photo during its grand opening ceremonies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Weekly

Sealaska Heritage Institute offers free lecture, kids art show welcomes submissions and more

News briefs for the week of June 27, 2019.

There will be a free lecture Friday at the Walter Soboleff Building seen in this May 2015 photo during its grand opening ceremonies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Fire/Rescue is taking over City and Borough of Juneau’s sleep off program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Capital City Fire/Rescue set to takeover sleep off program

And it won’t cost any extra money.

Capital City Fire/Rescue is taking over City and Borough of Juneau’s sleep off program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor signs bill extending suicide prevention council. Here’s why it’s important.

They set the tone for suicide prevention in Alaska.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during an interview with the Juneau Empire at the Capitol on Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. Wednesday he signed a bill that extends the term of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)