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Peter Segall | Juneau Empire                                 The vessel was grounded to clear a fouled propeller at Sandy Beach on Sunday.

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Boat beaches Sunday at Sandy Beach for impromptu repairs

The boat’s propeller was fouled on something.

Riley Traxler shoots as Thunder Mountain High School plays against Ketchikan High School on Feb. 22, 2020. (Heather Holt | Courtesy photo)

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Juneau teams play close games, end losing streak in competitive weekend

TMHS girls ended a 5-year losing streak against Ketchikan on Friday.

GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

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GCI donates to Glory Hall, Juneau Youth Services

The donations will help raise more funds for shelter, and for suicide prevention programs.

Bartlett Regional Hospital on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Bartlett hospital readies for cruise season and the diseases that may follow

Worry about the flu, not coronavirus.

Eric Vance, manager of the Capitol Disposal Landfill, speaks at a Board of Commerce luncheon held in Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Thursday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Keeping Juneau clean: Litter Free looks forward to annual cleanup

There’s also changes coming for how we get rid of trash.

Kristine “Kristy” Germain, assistant principal for Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School interviews Thursday morning at Thunder Mountain High School to be TMHS’ next principal. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Finalists interview for Thunder Mountain principal position

Announcement expected Friday.

The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) transits the Gulf of Alaska in 2019. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erick A. Parsons | U.S. Navy)

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Navy seeks public comment as it renews training area in the Gulf of Alaska

The Navy holds major exercises in Alaska every two years.

Discovery Southeast education coordinator Kelly Sorensen talks to a student from Harborview Elementary School about what feeds on the trees during a nature hike near the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Feb. 20, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Discovery Southeast turns 30 with a flourish

Auctions, banquets, and competitions: Discovery Southeast celebrates in style.

Stacie Morse was a flight nurse with Guardian Flight killed in a crash in 2019, along with the pilot and flight paramedic. A scholarship is being offered by Every Coast Helicopter Operations, a professional organization that Morse was part of dedicated to airborne EMS specialists . (Courtesy Photo | Every Coast Helicopter Operations)

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Scholarship named after flight nurse killed in crash

“There was something special, and she had it.”

JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

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JPD awards citizens and officers for lifesaving, service, bravery

Three civilians and five officers were recognized.

Would you participate in a tourism survey?

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Would you participate in a tourism survey?

Survey says …

Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

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Empire Live: Tourism task force turns attention to waterfront plan

Long-range plan and public opinion survey are today’s focus.

Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020

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Here are the winners from Wearable Art 2020

And the winners are.

A snowboarder makes his way through the snow at Eaglecrest Ski Area earlier this month. The City and Borough of Juneau-owned and operated ski area has received snowfall each of the past 30 days. (Courtesy Photo | Jeremy Lavender)

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Eaglecrest enjoys best stretch of wintry weather in almost a decade

Ski area sees 30 straight days of snow.

Hundreds gather to honor Alaska civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich

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Hundreds gather to honor Alaska civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich

Her face will appear on the U.S. $1 coin this year.

AML barge loaded with containers being towed to Alaska. (Courtesy photo | Alaska Marine Lines)

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Alaska Marine Lines to make extra trip to Hoonah

The barge will depart Seattle on Feb. 19.

Valentine’s Day starts with the falling snow on the Gastineau Channel Friday. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Snowy Valentine’s Day leads into likely warmer week

Hopefully your holiday plans are indoors.

Online dating can be risky if you’re not careful. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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High cybercrime and STDs? Be careful online dating this Valentine’s

Romance isn’t dead but it sure has changed.

Beyond the Ale wrapup: Empire writers look back on their favorite foods and bars

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Beyond the Ale wrapup: Empire writers look back on their favorite foods and bars

A rhapsodical roundup of our favorite bars for a pint and a bite.

Matthew Parker Williams, 37, was arrested Wednesday while hiding in a laundry pile for five warrants for a variety of crimes. (Courtesy photo | Justin Byrd)

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Wanted man located in laundry pile, arrested

Williams had five warrants out for combined $6,500.