FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau

Rural Tennessee has electricity for the same reason Southeast Alaska has totem parks — the New Deal.

FDR’s New Deal helped preserve Alaska Native art, like these three totem poles in Juneau
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A $12,000 grant awarded to Sealaska Heritage Institute will help it acquire for “Catcher of Souls” by John Hudson III of Metlakatla. Hudson is a Tsimshian carver and arts instructor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Exploration continues for mine near Haines

Exploration continues for mine near Haines

It’s still years away from becoming operational.

Exploration continues for mine near Haines
This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
This Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation map shows PFAS sites through Alaska. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation)
Police calls for Thursday, June 20, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, June 20, 2019

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  • Jun 20, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, June 20, 2019
Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion
Eaglecrests’ 3 newly appointed board members all interested in summer expansion
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, holds a town hall meeting at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget
With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget
Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying

They were hoping to cash in on a $9 million offer.

  • Jun 19, 2019
  • By MARK THIESSEN Associated Press
  • Crime
Alaska teens charged in ‘murder for millions’ slaying
What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019
What’s happening the week of June 19-26, 2019
Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, June 19, 2019

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  • Jun 19, 2019
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Marshals investigating pair of suspicious fires

Marshals investigating pair of suspicious fires

They’ve caused thousands of dollars in damage.

Marshals investigating pair of suspicious fires
Community raises money for 20-year-old with mesothelioma
Community raises money for 20-year-old with mesothelioma
Ripan Malhi, principle investigator and professor of genomic biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana- Champaign, speaks during an interview on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, on collaborating with Sealaska Heritage Institute on a genetics study that will explore how historical trauma associated with European colonization may have changed the DNA of Native people. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

DNA may show lasting impact of colonization

The study is now accepting volunteers.

Ripan Malhi, principle investigator and professor of genomic biology at the University of Illinois in Urbana- Champaign, speaks during an interview on Tuesday, June 18, 2019, on collaborating with Sealaska Heritage Institute on a genetics study that will explore how historical trauma associated with European colonization may have changed the DNA of Native people. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A bear-costumed employee from Holland America Line’s Noordam cruise ship checks his phone between sessions being photographed with arriving visitors at Marine Park in this June 2015 photo. 5G mobile network service which GCI announced Tuesday is coming to Alaska, will result in faster device speeds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A bear-costumed employee from Holland America Line’s Noordam cruise ship checks his phone between sessions being photographed with arriving visitors at Marine Park in this June 2015 photo. 5G mobile network service which GCI announced Tuesday is coming to Alaska, will result in faster device speeds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
Legislators will collect pay despite not finishing budget on time
New Assembly members split on annexation

New Assembly members split on annexation

It was divisive then and it’s divisive now.

New Assembly members split on annexation
Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019

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  • Jun 18, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
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Police calls for Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Judge hands down sentence in Excursion Inlet murder case, but family still searches for answers
Judge hands down sentence in Excursion Inlet murder case, but family still searches for answers