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New Juneau exhibition explores art as a function of cultural continuity

“Gestures of Our Rebel Bodies” will remain on display at Aan Hít through May.

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Juneau protestors urge lawmakers to defund Homeland Security after Minneapolis killings

Hundreds gathered hours before congressional delegation voted on whether to extend ICE funding.

Photos by Chloe Anderson / Juneau Empire
Members of the Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé chapter of Alaska Youth for Environmental Action gather outside the Alaska State Capitol building to protest the LNG pipeline on Jan. 24, 2026.

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Juneau activists speak out against Alaska LNG pipeline on Capitol steps

“Alaska’s greatest resources aren’t just buried in the ground,” said protestor Atagan Hood.

Senior Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé hockey players were recognized at the Treadwell Arena on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026 before the Crimson Bears faced the Homer High School Mariners. Head coach Matt Boline and assistant coaches Mike Bovitz, Luke Adams, Jason Kohlase and Dave Kovach honored 11 seniors. (Chloe Anderson / Juneau Empire)

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JDHS celebrates hockey team’s senior night with sweeping victory over Homer

The Crimson Bears saw an 8-2 victory over the Mariners Friday night.

City and Borough of Juneau City Hall is photographed on July 12. (Juneau Empire file photo)

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‘Challenging budget decisions ahead’: CBJ seeks feedback facing loss of revenue

The city expects a $10-12 million reduction in general fund revenue following tax cuts approved in October’s elections.

The northern lights are seen from the North Douglas launch ramp late Monday, Jan. 19. A magnetic storm caused unusually bright northern lights Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. (Chloe Anderson/Juneau Empire)

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Rare geomagnetic storm causes powerful aurora display in Juneau

The northern lights were on full display Monday evening.

Guests ride the Porcupine chairlift at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Eaglecrest Ski Area photo)

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Eaglecrest opens Westside, offers $7 lift tickets Saturday

After a rocky start to the season, the ski area is celebrating its 50th birthday.

A map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows the potentially impacted area of an avalanche advisory that was issued Friday morning (Jan. 9, 2026) (City and Borough of Juneau)

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UPDATE: Thane Road reopened, “Hazard is still high” for downtown avalanche

Avalanche risk remains high, and more rain is expected through tomorrow evening

Capital City Fire Rescue is asking Juneau residents to dig out fire hydrants near their homes and businesses as heavy snow continues. File photo

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Capital City Fire Rescue asks Juneauites to clear nearby fire hydrants

Clearing a three-foot radius can “save precious minutes in an emergency.”

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Friday morning through Saturday for Juneau and much of the Southeast. (NWS screenshot)

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Governor declares state emergency ahead of heavy rain to hit Juneau Friday

The state declaration comes after city and tribal officials declared a local emergency and requested state assistance.

A house on Telephone Hill stands on Dec. 22, 2025. (Mari Kanagy / Juneau Empire)

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Court sets eviction date for Telephone Hill residents as demolition plans move forward

A lawsuit against the city seeks to reverse evictions and halt demolition is still pending.

A cat says hello at Juneau Animal Rescue in February 2025. (Jasz Garrett / Juneau Empire file photo)

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New animal shelter site approved by Juneau Assembly

Juneau Animal Rescue secures eight-acre lease, but fundraising remains.

A cruise ship, with several orange lifeboats visible, is docked in downtown Juneau. (Laurie Craig / Juneau Empire file photo)

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CBJ seeks input on uses for marine passenger fees

Public comment period is open for the month of December.

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The Floyd Dryden Middle School building will be home to part of the Tlingit & Haida education and youth programs starting early next year.

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Tlingit & Haida to turn Floyd Dryden building into youth hub

Lease brings several youth programs under one roof.

A statue of William Henry Seward stands outside the Dimond Courthouse in downtown Juneau. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire file photo)

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Judge dismisses eviction case against Telephone Hill residents

A lawsuit against the city supersedes the case against the residents, the judge decided.

Former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc stands second from the left as paramedics secure Christopher Williams Jr. to a stretcher following his arrest by LeBlanc. (Juneau Police Department screenshot)

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Juneau man files suit against CBJ and former police officer for violent arrest

Christopher Williams Jr. has filed a civil lawsuit against former Juneau police officer Brandon LeBlanc and the City…

A bus passes by City Hall downtown. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau grocery and utility taxes drop this week

Exemptions come with parameters and restrictions.

Telephone Hill as seen from above. (photo courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)

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My Turn: Telephone Hill Concept C vs Concept D – could we see Pro Forma?

It is standard that before a municipality undertakes a construction project for housing that a pro forma is…

City Hall stands at 155 South Seward Street. (file photo, Clarise Larson/Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau Assembly reckons with city budget following municipal tax cuts

City plans on future service cuts.

One of the houses on Telephone Hill stands vacant on Wednesday, Nov. 5. A lawsuit filed against the city Friday seeks to reverse the eviction of residents and halt demolition of homes on the hill. (Mari Kanagy/Juneau Empire)

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Telephone Hill residents file lawsuit against city to stop evictions and demolition

The city says legal action is “without factual or legal support.”