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Prominent downtown district is set for a new name

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Prominent downtown district is set for a new name

A name change is gonna come.

Anjuli Grantham shows off historic salmon canneries tin from a collection from the Karen Hofstad at the Alaska State Library’s Research Center for First Friday on Friday, June 7, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Book spotlights fishy stories at the heart of the state’s history

Colorful labels and characters from bygone era.

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The (transgender) kids are all right

Encouraging signs coming from hard work.

Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)

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He kids because he cares: Comedian comes back to town to roast Juneau

Comic sets sights on Juneau’s foibles.

How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

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How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

The entirety of Southeast Alaska is in some state of drought.

Lady Baltimore is a non-releasable American bald eagle kept by Juneau Raptor Center. A new shelter was build for the eagle at Mount Roberts Tramway, but permitting delays mean it is still empty. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

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New wildlife shelter still missing its famous occupant

The eagle hasn’t landed.

Planet Alaska host Vivian Mork Yéilk’, showing the height of fireweed growth in May 2018 in Sitka. (Courtesy Photo | Vivian Mork Yéilk’)

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Planet Alaska: So, you want to learn how to harvest wild edibles in Alaska.

Here are do’s and don’ts for new harvesters.

H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

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H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

The PFAS facts.

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

Stuart Sliter reflects on her 80th birthday as well as her time as the first Miss Alaska, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Long live the queen: Upon turning 80, the first Miss Alaska reflects on her ‘Cinderella story’

The first Miss Alaska had a “grand” birthday weekend.

Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

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Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

Only four other artists worldwide know how to make them.

House resolution supports new name for Saginaw Bay

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House resolution supports new name for Saginaw Bay

Idea is to use the bay’s Tlingit name.

First Lady Rose Dunleavy and First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award-winner Blaze Bell smile in the Governor’s Mansion, Friday, May 24, 2019. Bell was one of six volunteers to be recognized.

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Six everyday Alaskans known for giving get something back

They Rose to the occasion.

Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Metcalfe is co-organizing a public meeting asking if cruise ship tourism is detrimental to the quality of life in the Basin Road and Thane neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Neighborhoods get together to talk tourism impact

Updates from a public meeting

Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Residential group airs tourism complaints, considers what comes next

Occasionally tense meeting yields some ideas

Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘These are the ones to cheer’: Ceremony recognizes students as future of Tlingit language, culture

“Lukaax.áadi Trail Song” is in, Pomp and Circumstance is out.

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

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The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

Don’t call him Lewis or Clark.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

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Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

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Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

The injured are recuperating and the investigation continues .

Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

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Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

Finance Committee makes a flurry of decisions.