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Christmas Extravaganza packs theater, draws laughs
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Christmas Extravaganza packs theater, draws laughs

Collette Costa’s annual show is a hit.

Christmas Extravaganza packs theater, draws laughs
Parking spots going to legislative staff

Parking spots going to legislative staff

Parking downtown’s about to get tougher.

Parking spots going to legislative staff
Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Brian Simpson was also fined $35,000 and sentenced to a year of probation.

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients
Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Todd Cowles of Anchorage is charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter
A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

Alaska problems.

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack
State resumes online applications for PFD checks

State resumes online applications for PFD checks

Security concerns prompted closure last week.

State resumes online applications for PFD checks
Photos: Kicking off the new year

Photos: Kicking off the new year

Best pictures of the week for Dec. 31, 2018-Jan. 4, 2019.

Photos: Kicking off the new year
In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sexual violence, capital move and the PFD: Here’s four of the most important pre-filed bills

The 31st Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday.

In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Bob Funk retells his story on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, of falling through thin ice while riding his bicycle on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday. He was rescued by a skater who was carrying a throw rope. Funk said, “I went in and I think adrenaline took care of the first initial cold impact. I was busy working to get up on the ice and when I would it would break out from under me. I don’t know if I had enough in the tank to get myself out.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Man safe after breaking through Mendenhall Lake

‘Good citizen’ provides rescue.

Bob Funk retells his story on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, of falling through thin ice while riding his bicycle on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday. He was rescued by a skater who was carrying a throw rope. Funk said, “I went in and I think adrenaline took care of the first initial cold impact. I was busy working to get up on the ice and when I would it would break out from under me. I don’t know if I had enough in the tank to get myself out.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Juneau’s first-ever Tlingit language immersion preschool to open next month

Juneau’s first-ever Tlingit language immersion preschool to open next month

Lingít revival.

Juneau’s first-ever Tlingit language immersion preschool to open next month
Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety
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Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety

Sobriety doesn’t have to be boring.

Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau police union set to host town hall meeting on crime

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019

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Police calls for Monday, Jan. 7, 2019
Zane Jones from MRV Architects speaks to attendees at a Blueprint Downtown walking tour on Saturday. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about downtown business, housing and public safety. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Taking a walk through the future of downtown

They talked about homelessness and downtown businesses.

Zane Jones from MRV Architects speaks to attendees at a Blueprint Downtown walking tour on Saturday. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about downtown business, housing and public safety. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019

Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019

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Police calls for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum Family Fair draws a crowd

Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum Family Fair draws a crowd

Juneau youths exhibited smiles.

Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum Family Fair draws a crowd
Dr. Charles David Hightower talks about his new business, Enhance Orthopedic Surgery, on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New practice meets growing demand for orthopedic care

The demand for orthopedic care is high in Juneau.

Dr. Charles David Hightower talks about his new business, Enhance Orthopedic Surgery, on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed

Case might come down to crash experts.

Trial for DUI homicide case could be delayed
Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat

The race is on.

Seven candidates file for Kiehl’s Assembly seat
Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race

The result of the House District 1 race in Fairbanks was challenged.

Alaska court upholds Republican recount win in House race