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Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Dry weather predictions prompt additional fire suppression funds.

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds
Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019

Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019

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  • Mar 25, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Monday, March 25, 2019
Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019

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  • Mar 24, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Sunday, March 24, 2019
Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle
Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis

A live recap of the action.

  • Mar 22, 2019
  • By NOLIN AINSWORTH and ALEX McCARTHY JUNEAU EMPIRE
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City and cruise line make lawsuit settlement official

Both sides said they’re happy it’s over.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD

Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD
30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds

30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds

At the time, it was the largest oil spill in U.S. history.

30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds
Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern

Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern

It’s also cause for conservation.

Southeast pink salmon forecast cause for concern
Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau

Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau

Tourism jobs account for 12 percent of Juneau’s workforce.

Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau
Police calls for Friday, March 22, 2019

Police calls for Friday, March 22, 2019

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  • Mar 22, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, March 22, 2019
The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

These insects belong to a large, but young group.

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies
There’s no place like home in Alaska

There’s no place like home in Alaska

Traveling is fun, but rarely do I feel like I need a vacation from this state.

There’s no place like home in Alaska
Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade

He compares his plan to three other options.

Governor unveils spending plan for the next decade
Sandy memories of ancient storms

Sandy memories of ancient storms

Why did the people who lived on Seward Peninsula for more than 4,000 years leave?

Sandy memories of ancient storms
Matt Walker said he started growing his beard about 17 years ago when his then-girlfriend and now-wife said it looked like he could grow a beard. He’s now spearheading the creation of Juneau Beard Club. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Capital City Weekly

Calling all beardos: There’s a new club just for you

A facial hair-brained idea is taking root.

Matt Walker said he started growing his beard about 17 years ago when his then-girlfriend and now-wife said it looked like he could grow a beard. He’s now spearheading the creation of Juneau Beard Club. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Southeast legislators discuss housing problem
Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past

Dozens of people testified Friday afternoon.

Like ‘Willie Nelson regulating pot?’ Public skeptical of commissioner’s Pebble past
Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset
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Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset

Gangsters, gamblers and unlikely love.

Perseverance Theatre’s latest is a classic musical with a modern mindset
Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament

Action from day four of the tourney.

Photos: Gold Medal Basketball Tournament