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

Electric rates about to rise

That sunny summer is to blame.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Douglas Bridge on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Woman nearly jumps from Douglas Bridge

The woman was ‘in crisis,’ police said.

The Douglas Bridge on Monday, Dec. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Police calls for Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

Police calls for Monday, Dec. 17, 2018

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Police calls for Monday, Dec. 17, 2018
Manni Guillen, whose family moved to Juneau from Mexico when he was a baby, speaks at the Love Knows No Borders rally in Juneau on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Guillen spoke about his experiences growing up in Juneau and working with the Border Angels nonprofit. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Rally attendees brave weather to support migrants near, far

Around 200 people showed up.

Manni Guillen, whose family moved to Juneau from Mexico when he was a baby, speaks at the Love Knows No Borders rally in Juneau on Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018. Guillen spoke about his experiences growing up in Juneau and working with the Border Angels nonprofit. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
City considering options after cruise ruling

City considering options after cruise ruling

Get involved with the city.

City considering options after cruise ruling
Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018

Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018

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Police calls for Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Talia, 3, plays with a doll at Gold Creek Child Development Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Task force takes on affordable child care shortage

It costs too much.

Talia, 3, plays with a doll at Gold Creek Child Development Center on Thursday, May 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop to visit families at Cedar Park during the annual Capital City Fire/Rescue Santa Parade on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Trading in a sleigh for a fire truck

Christmas carols mingled with the sound of fire truck sirens.

Mr. and Mrs. Claus stop to visit families at Cedar Park during the annual Capital City Fire/Rescue Santa Parade on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau woman indicted for murder

Juneau woman indicted for murder

She was arrested Friday.

Juneau woman indicted for murder
It’s a wrap: Open mic takes a break after its first season
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It’s a wrap: Open mic takes a break after its first season

Mountainside to the wayside for now.

It’s a wrap: Open mic takes a break after its first season
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Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Suspected Thanksgiving shooter faces felony charges

He was arrested Dec. 2.

Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Band Director Amy Bibb adjusts the microphone as freshman Toby Russell, left, and senior Dakota Morgan sing with the Juneau-Douglas High School Jazz Band during a holiday music concert at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Banding together to raise funds

Money is instrumental.

Band Director Amy Bibb adjusts the microphone as freshman Toby Russell, left, and senior Dakota Morgan sing with the Juneau-Douglas High School Jazz Band during a holiday music concert at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Driver cited in car crash

Driver cited in car crash

There were no major injuries.

Driver cited in car crash
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)

Earthquake dominates Dunleavy’s talks with Trump, cabinet

He wants Alaska on administration’s radar.

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)
Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.

What does the Alaska Permanent Fund have to do with climate change? This group will tell you.

‘This is an investment ecology where slow moving fish get eaten.’

Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.
Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure

Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure

A hunt for moose in the cold Alaska winter.

Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure
William Moy Jr. was wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Escapee tries to swim away from police

He ran and then jumped into Twin Lakes.

William Moy Jr. was wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

What’s the catch? Assembly raises concerns over waterfront development project

It’s a deal with a catch.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming
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Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming

A holiday visit means a family concert.

Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming
Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

The lawsuit claimed negligence.

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city