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Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

The organization started up two years ago this week.

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along
When the going gets relaxing, the weak take naps

When the going gets relaxing, the weak take naps

Take a moment to relax outside.

When the going gets relaxing, the weak take naps
Police calls for Friday, May 3, 2019

Police calls for Friday, May 3, 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

  • May 3, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, May 3, 2019
Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule

Environmental groups are elated.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans
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Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

A shark and a dolphin taught valuable lesson to students.

Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans
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Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs

It’s beautiful from afar, but close up you’ll see it’s crumbling.

Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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A powdery idea to reduce loss of sea ice

A powdery idea to reduce loss of sea ice

Ice911 team is hoping to restore it over time.

A powdery idea to reduce loss of sea ice
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Movin’ on up: Here’s how much it would cost to move City Hall

City Hall could be heading to top of a parking garage.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Elementary school has its new principal

Coming back to where she started.

Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capitol Live: Permanent Fund Dividend back on the docket

Capitol Live: Permanent Fund Dividend back on the docket

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Permanent Fund Dividend back on the docket
Open house set in Juneau for new Tazlina ferry

Open house set in Juneau for new Tazlina ferry

See it on May 5.

Open house set in Juneau for new Tazlina ferry
Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire File)

Centennial Hall’s needs move into focus

First public presentation is in a week.

Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Thursday, May 2, 2019

Police calls for Thursday, May 2, 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

  • May 2, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Thursday, May 2, 2019
Capitol Live: Senate casts vote on budget proposal

Capitol Live: Senate casts vote on budget proposal

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate casts vote on budget proposal
Marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

Marijuana regulators vent over investigative help

The dispute dates to last November.

Marijuana regulators vent over investigative help
Alaska State Improv Festival is back with laughs and surprises
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Alaska State Improv Festival is back with laughs and surprises

Lucky No. 7.

Alaska State Improv Festival is back with laughs and surprises
33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau
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33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau

Get ready for two weeks of live music.

33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau
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Photos: Preservation crew visits Eldred Rock Lighthouse

Photos: Preservation crew visits Eldred Rock Lighthouse

Take a look inside the historic building.

Photos: Preservation crew visits Eldred Rock Lighthouse
Tongass National Forest timber sale nearing completion

Tongass National Forest timber sale nearing completion

Supporters and critics alike have registered their concern.

Tongass National Forest timber sale nearing completion
Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Teething on gumboots paid off.

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement