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These two officers are set to join the force

These two officers are set to join the force

They graduated from academy last week.

These two officers are set to join the force
Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff

He was hiking Sisters Mountains.

Man survives 100-foot fall off Sitka cliff
Photos: GLITZ Drag Show
Capital City Weekly

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show

Kings and Queens turnout for Juneau’s biggest drag show.

Photos: GLITZ Drag Show
Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier

Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier

Three agencies combined to find them.

Two men flown to safety from Lemon Creek glacier
Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 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

  • Jun 16, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, June 16, 2019
Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Protesters feel Angoon has historical, cultural claims to the land

Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island
Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island
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Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Live coverage from the Capitol steps.

Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island
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A nestling eagle was treated in Juneau by Juneau Raptor Center and flown to Sitka for a full evaluation and continued care. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

Adorable, fuzzy baby bald eagle found in Juneau backyard

The nestling who lived.

A nestling eagle was treated in Juneau by Juneau Raptor Center and flown to Sitka for a full evaluation and continued care. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)
Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat

Researchers are joining others to unravel the mysteries of the Aleutian tern.

Monitoring a mystery bird in Yakutat
Completing the experience means taking the time to enjoy it and not get too excited about that burger waiting once you get back to town. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)

An engineer of delayed gratification

I used to be in a big hurry.

Completing the experience means taking the time to enjoy it and not get too excited about that burger waiting once you get back to town. (Jeff Lund | For the Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Friday, June 14, 2019

Police calls for Friday, June 14, 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

  • Jun 14, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, June 14, 2019
8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia

Mining impact on shared waters prompts action.

8 senators send letter urging more transboundary water quality oversight from British Columbia
The City and Borough of Juneau intends to submit an annexation petition that would seek to add four tracts of land pictured here to the borough. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

‘Our elders fought to protect this land’: Angoon opposes Juneau’s planned annexation

The village will hold a protest on the Capitol steps.

The City and Borough of Juneau intends to submit an annexation petition that would seek to add four tracts of land pictured here to the borough. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau

There are numerous concerns with the new location.

One session ends as another one is set outside Juneau
Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Governor announces date, location for special session
Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

It’s a slow drip.

Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase
Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

He was in the right place at the right time.

Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose
Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

Live coverage of the weekly chamber luncheon.

Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts
‘It’s Juneau’s biggest drag show’: A pair of first-timers talk putting on the GLITZ

‘It’s Juneau’s biggest drag show’: A pair of first-timers talk putting on the GLITZ

It’s a drag.

‘It’s Juneau’s biggest drag show’: A pair of first-timers talk putting on the GLITZ
Photos: First Friday
Capital City Weekly

Photos: First Friday

Pictures from June’s First Friday

Photos: First Friday