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Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously

Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Juneau representative’s bill passes unanimously
PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off

PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off

Action shots from the field.

PHOTOS: JDHS, TMHS boys soccer teams face off
Planet Alaska: Harvesting the soon bloom
Capital City Weekly

Planet Alaska: Harvesting the soon bloom

Popweed makes a healthy snack.

Planet Alaska: Harvesting the soon bloom
Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session

Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session

Lawmakers tried to take a look to the future.

Permanent Fund Dividend still a major question mark this session
Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)

Polluting paradise? New sensors will show if Juneau’s air is safe

New way to monitor summertime air pollution.

Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)
No one hurt in structure fire on Glacier Avenue
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No one hurt in structure fire on Glacier Avenue

Cause of fire underneath The Gym not yet known

No one hurt in structure fire on Glacier Avenue
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The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms

The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms

Endangered language is alive in two programs.

The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms
Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 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

  • Apr 24, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group

Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers ask governor to preserve transboundary work group
Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?

Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?

Not a shore thing.

Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?
Businesses open day after ‘suspicious’ fire

Businesses open day after ‘suspicious’ fire

Cause and damage total are unknown.

Businesses open day after ‘suspicious’ fire
Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks

Gov. Dunleavy is facing resistance to pieces of his agenda.

Major issues unresolved in legislative session’s final weeks
State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries

State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries

Plan would connect day boats to Haines, Skagway.

State considers adding additional terminal in Juneau for new ferries
Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen

Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen

The groping occurred at least 10 to 15 times.

  • Apr 23, 2019
  • THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
  • Crime
Ex-Ketchikan teacher, pastor sentenced for sex abuse of teen
Nathan Coutsoubos, currently a principal for White Pass Elementary School in Randle, Washington, interviews to be the principal for Mendenhall River Community School, Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was offered the position but turned it down. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Juneau school’s principal search continues

There’s no deadline for the search.

Nathan Coutsoubos, currently a principal for White Pass Elementary School in Randle, Washington, interviews to be the principal for Mendenhall River Community School, Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was offered the position but turned it down. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name
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Capital City Weekly

Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name

Get ready for poison apples and pointe shoes.

Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name
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Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Businesses take first steps toward onsite consumption.

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space
This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

His sign lists five main priorities.

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol
State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital

State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital

State eyes bids for long-term operation.

State revises contract for Alaska psychiatric hospital
Police calls for Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Police calls for Tuesday, April 23, 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 Tuesday, April 23, 2019