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Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year

Most of the openings will not require previous airline experience.

Alaska Air Group plans to add 3,000 jobs this year
A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Normal bus service resumes

Downtown riders rejoice.

A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juliea Gregory and Shgen George greet returning chum salmon in the clear water that gives Kaxdigoowu Héen its Tlingit name. (Courtesy Photo | Richard Carstensen)

Why does Mendenhall Valley have mink, otters and bear? Naturalists shed light.

They shed light on a watershed.

Juliea Gregory and Shgen George greet returning chum salmon in the clear water that gives Kaxdigoowu Héen its Tlingit name. (Courtesy Photo | Richard Carstensen)
Elizabeth Smart shares resilient story at first-ever Juneau women’s conference
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Elizabeth Smart shares resilient story at first-ever Juneau women’s conference

Hear them roar.

Elizabeth Smart shares resilient story at first-ever Juneau women’s conference
Scott McCutcheon demonstrates with a rescue rope on Tuesday after helping save Bob Funk, a biker who had fallen through the ice at Mendenhall Lake, a few days earlier. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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Meet the good Samaritan behind the dramatic Mendenhall Lake rescue

Right place, right time, right equipment.

Scott McCutcheon demonstrates with a rescue rope on Tuesday after helping save Bob Funk, a biker who had fallen through the ice at Mendenhall Lake, a few days earlier. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
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The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Fleeing the 49th state: Alaska’s population declines again

The exodus continues.

The sunrise reflects off of downtown Juneau windows on Friday, Jan. 4, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Teaching artists needed, mystical music group comes to town
Capital City Weekly

Teaching artists needed, mystical music group comes to town

High schoolers have a chance to get involved.

Teaching artists needed, mystical music group comes to town
Alaska Chamber announces new vice president

Alaska Chamber announces new vice president

His roles include advocacy and legislative issues.

Alaska Chamber announces new vice president
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 14, 2019
Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog

“She was part of our family.”

Truck plowing snow hits, kills dog
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019
State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau

Plowing will happen faster on priority one roads.

State changes road priorities for snow plowing in Juneau
Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem

More than a third of Alaska women have experienced sexual assault.

Pre-filed bills tackle Alaska’s sexual assault problem
First lady of Alaska Rose Dunleavy takes the microphone before welcoming the guests at the Reclaim Own And Renew Women’s Conference Friday night at Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

First lady makes speaking debut at women’s conference

“You’re not alone — ever.”

First lady of Alaska Rose Dunleavy takes the microphone before welcoming the guests at the Reclaim Own And Renew Women’s Conference Friday night at Centennial Hall. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Here’s the lowdown on Girl Scouts cookie season

Here’s the lowdown on Girl Scouts cookie season

Coming to a cabinet near you.

Here’s the lowdown on Girl Scouts cookie season
Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start

The big question.

Control of Alaska House unsettled ahead of session start
Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residents express frustrations, stories of Juneau crime wave

The talk centered around staffing and resources.

Alaska State Trooper Scott Carson, Alaska Wildlife Trooper Shaun Kuzakin, Juneau Police Department Matt Dubois and JPD Sgt. Sterling Salisbury listen to Ric Iannolino voice his concerns during an open house on crime in Juneau at Centennial Hall on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The meeting was organized by members of the Public Safety Employees Association. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit

Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit

You can download this new app for free.

Swiftly app discontinued for Capital Transit
Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women

Conservative Christian law firm sues city to stop it from applying a gender identity law to the shelter.

Faith-based shelter in Anchorage fights to keep out transgender women
Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges

He has a history of violating protective orders.

Man arraigned on weapons, domestic violence charges