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Don’t be afraid to fail, especially at shrimping

Don’t be afraid to fail, especially at shrimping

A life lesson on the ocean.

Don’t be afraid to fail, especially at shrimping
Police calls for Friday, May 17, 2019

Police calls for Friday, May 17, 2019

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  • May 17, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, May 17, 2019
Sights, sounds and smells of spring

Sights, sounds and smells of spring

Springtime in Juneau tickles the senses.

Sights, sounds and smells of spring
Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.

Per diem could double the price tag.

Million dollar special session? Here’s how much it will cost the state.
Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students

Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students

Plenty of food for thought at chamber luncheon.

Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students
The man who broke through the Northwest Passage

The man who broke through the Northwest Passage

Merritt Helfferich’s journey on a ship as long as the Empire State Building.

The man who broke through the Northwest Passage
A firefighter readies to spray flames underneath The Gym, a Glacier Avenue gym, Monday, April 22, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt |Juneau Empire)

Authorities investigating lead on suspicious fire

The investigation is still young.

A firefighter readies to spray flames underneath The Gym, a Glacier Avenue gym, Monday, April 22, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt |Juneau Empire)
A prank with class: Seniors put car in high school commons

A prank with class: Seniors put car in high school commons

They’re revved up for graduation.

A prank with class: Seniors put car in high school commons
Update: Pedestrian hospitalized after crash at Auke Bay roundabout

Update: Pedestrian hospitalized after crash at Auke Bay roundabout

One person was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital.

Update: Pedestrian hospitalized after crash at Auke Bay roundabout
Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins

Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Crime bill gets rolling as special session begins
With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session

They still have major issues to cover.

With long list of tasks, Legislature set to begin special session
School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

School district and support staff move closer to an agreement

That’s not all that happened

School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
3 calls for help in 1 hour: Emergency responders busy at the glacier

3 calls for help in 1 hour: Emergency responders busy at the glacier

Winds near glacier prove dangerous.

3 calls for help in 1 hour: Emergency responders busy at the glacier
Police calls for Thursday, May 16, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, May 16, 2019

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  • May 16, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, May 16, 2019
Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion
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Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Regular session ends in frazzled fashion
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Police calls for Monday, May 13, 2019

Police calls for Monday, May 13, 2019

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  • May 15, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, May 13, 2019
Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

The injured are recuperating and the investigation continues .

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers
UPDATE: Troopers identify six deceased passengers from Ketchikan crash
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UPDATE: Troopers identify six deceased passengers from Ketchikan crash

Now the case is in the hands of investigators.

UPDATE: Troopers identify six deceased passengers from Ketchikan crash
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Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature

It happened on the final day of regular session.

Bill that would allow Eaglecrest to serve alcohol passes Legislature
Local violence prevention coalition has a new Native name

Local violence prevention coalition has a new Native name

It’s a Tlingit name.

Local violence prevention coalition has a new Native name