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This April 2017 photo shows the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Museum Day includes book signing, free admission

This Saturday, Juneauites can take a look into local history for free.

Volunteers gather at the arch of Project Playground during the first day of the community rebuilt, Aug. 8, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Project Playground to reopen

For the first time since it burnt down in April of 2017, children will play at Project Playground.

Juneau School Board candidates Kevin Allen, left, Paul Kelly, center, and Elizabeth Siddon answer questions during a Special Native Issues Forum at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Municipal candidates take center stage Thursday

Municipal candidates will take the stage Thursday night.

Tickets still available for Capital Brewfest

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Tickets still available for Capital Brewfest

Tickets are still available for Capital Brewfest, which is taking place this Saturday.

Alaska Native Cultural Festival at Douglas library

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Alaska Native Cultural Festival at Douglas library

Juneau Public Libraries will host an Alaska Native Cultural Festival Saturday.

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day comes to Juneau

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Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day comes to Juneau

Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day has been an event in Anchorage for years, and now it’s coming…

Marie Drake Planetarium volunteer Clark Branch uses a laser pointer to circle the North Star during a monthly talk on the night sky on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Planetarium presentation looks into ancient societies

Anyone who steps into Marie Drake Planetarium tonight will be stepping back in time.

Women of Distinction nominations open

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Women of Distinction nominations open

Four will be selected for honor that highlights women’s contributions to local life.

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Local volunteers meeting up Saturday to clean up coastline

This Saturday, people around the world are hitting the beach in the name of taking care of the…

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Local chapter of anti-gun violence organization starting up

A group of Juneau residents is joining a national movement, starting tonight.

Resolving the long-running conflict between state and federal governments over the “Roadless Rule” in the Tongass National Forest is the purpose of a memorandum of understanding announced Aug. 2. (AP Photo | Juneau Empire File)

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Meeting looks to spur feedback about Roadless Rule

The first of two Juneau meetings asking for public feedback on the Roadless Rule is taking place this…

Juneau Police Department Honor Guard members Off. Mike Wise, right, and Off. Jeff Brink install the flag during the September 11 Memorial Ceremony at Rotary Park on Monday, Sept. 11, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Annual 9/11 remembrance taking place Tuesday morning

This Tuesday, the Glacier Valley Rotary Club is continuing its promise to never forget the events of Sept.…

A completed bridge across Paris Creek on the Treadwell Ditch Trail on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Jack Kreinheder)

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Agencies throw celebration of local hiking trail

A Douglas Island trail has been getting a makeover, and people can get an update on the progress…

Musical instrument donation drive is Saturday

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Musical instrument donation drive is Saturday

Brian Van Kirk, music chair at Thunder Mountain High School, is hosting a Musical Instrument Donation Drive. On…

UAS hosts climate talk to kick off ‘Evening at Egan’ series

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UAS hosts climate talk to kick off ‘Evening at Egan’ series

School’s back in session and so is Evening at Egan.

From left to right, Mike Dunleavy, Bill Walker and Mark Begich are the three principal candidates for Alaska governor in 2018. (Michael Penn photos | Juneau Empire composite)

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Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosts gubernatorial forum at noon Thursday

At noon today, incumbent independent Gov. Bill Walker will appear alongside Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy…

This April 2017 photo shows the Juneau-Douglas City Museum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City Museum, libraries hiring full-time position

They’re looking to hire an AmeriCorps member to help coordinate programs, class visits and volunteers.

“Patches,” by Tony Piedra of Florida, is one of the pieces that will be included in the Voices of the Wilderness exhibit. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Arts and Humanities Council)

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Gallery opens with Alaska wilderness artwork

A group of artists is hoping to bring people into the wilderness with their artwork, and their work…

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Auction aims to raise money for new church elevator

This Friday night, the Alaska Native Sisterhood and Alaska Native Brotherhood Camp 70 are joining forces to help…

Shoppers flood Kindred Post. (Courtesy Photo | Kindred Post)

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Kindred Post anniversary party comes with music, photos, deals

After four years of being in business, Kindred Post is throwing a party.