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Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As cruise ship lawsuit comes to an end, what’s next?

The two sides are still navigating their differences.

Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow

Post-holing can pay off.

Seeing Red: Highbush cranberries in the snow
Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol

Best of the week for Jan. 13-19

Photos: Legislature back in session, women march at Capitol
Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry

He also admitted to making inaccurate statements in a confirmation hearing.

Update: Commissioner designee resigns after accusations of false resume entry
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dunleavy declares ‘war on criminals,’ delves into fiscal plan

He didn’t mince words.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivers the State of the State address on Jan. 22, 2019 in the Alaska Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention

An increase in wages is one request.

Sitka police chief calls for changes to improve retention
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019

Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 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

  • Jan 25, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police calls for Friday, Jan. 25, 2019
Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume

Gov. Dunleavy appointed an attorney in his stead.

  • Jan 24, 2019
Capitol Live: Quick resigns after accusations of lying on resume
Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea

A sea lion lunged onto a fishing boat off the Aleutian Islands.

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sea lion bites fisherman, tries to drag him into sea
Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills

Live updates from the Alaska State Capitol.

Capitol Live: Gov unveils four new crime bills
Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government

Murkowski among six Republicans who voted for the Democratic proposal.

  • Jan 24, 2019
  • By ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM ASSOCIATED PRESS
Senate rejects rival Dem, GOP plans for reopening government
The Flume trailhead in December 2018. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire)

Flume trail to close for summer

The trail will be closed for six months.

The Flume trailhead in December 2018. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire)
Juneau delegation reacts to gov’s call for ‘war on criminals’

Juneau delegation reacts to gov’s call for ‘war on criminals’

Here’s what they think.

Juneau delegation reacts to gov’s call for ‘war on criminals’
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

AEL&P sale officially dead

Business will continue as usual.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

It’s a Christian-based center.

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau
Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case

The Renners didn’t know until later that the killings were caught on video.

  • Jan 23, 2019
  • By RACHEL D’ORO ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alaska man, son sentenced in bear killings case
Video: Flutist performs at clan house
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Video: Flutist performs at clan house

Hear music by Armenian-American flutist Tigran Arakelyan.

  • Jan 23, 2019
  • By MICHAEL PENN JUNEAU EMPIRE
Video: Flutist performs at clan house
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UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown

Free pizza, support groups, bill forgiveness.

UPDATE: Here’s what Juneau is doing to help those affected by government shutdown
Buck Robert Mills, 39, escaped from Pretrial Enforcement Division supervision in October 2018 and was arrested Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Troopers)

Police catch up with man who was on run for three months

He’s accused of trying to smuggle drugs into prison.

Buck Robert Mills, 39, escaped from Pretrial Enforcement Division supervision in October 2018 and was arrested Sunday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska State Troopers)
Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians

Juneau Student Symphony invites adult and student musicians to join together with the band. Some musical experience and master of fundamentals are required, but the… Continue reading

Juneau Student Symphony seeks musicians