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Buyers get their pick of Pederson Hill lots

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Buyers get their pick of Pederson Hill lots

Six lots, one winner.

A helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau, Alaska, June 26, 2018. (Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios | U.S. Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard medevacs teen from wilderness therapy camp

The teenager suffered from chest pains during a hike.

City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum

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City considers relocating Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Location, location, location.

Members of the veterans group Fight Oar Die will row across the Atlantic in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, kicking off Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Fight Oar Die)

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Auke Bay man among team of veterans to row across Atlantic

The research may help to save more veterans in the future.

City names new director of public works

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City names new director of public works

Start date not yet announced.

Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash

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Juneau Youth Services re-opens intervention program after fatal crash

Teen Intervene is back.

Empire Live: Committee of the Whole looks at possibility of waterfront museum

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Empire Live: Committee of the Whole looks at possibility of waterfront museum

Nuisance property and senior housing

Resource Coordinator Anne Edwards, left, and Cleaning House Coordinator Karen Parker go through donated houseware items at Love, Inc. on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. Love, Inc., works as a clearinghouse to receive requests for assistance and eliminate duplicated services between churches and community agencies. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A hand where it’s needed: Donation season ramps up

What organizations need the most as the holidays approach.

Chuck Smythe, Ph.D., History and Culture Director for Sealaska Heritage Institute, standing next to reproduction of Tlingit battle armor by Sitka artist Tommy Joseph, gives a tour of new temporary exhibit, “War & Peace” in the institute’s gallery on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019. The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 6, for Gallery Walk and will be up until February. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A wound still bleeding: New exhibit lays bare war and peace in the Southeast

The U.S. military’s treatment of the Tlingit has been an unkind one.

Want to help promote Juneau as Alaska’s capital? Here’s how

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Want to help promote Juneau as Alaska’s capital? Here’s how

Applications are due Jan. 3.

Molly Box is the new permanent principal of Harborview Elementary School, and Elizabeth Pisel-Davis is the new permanent principal of Riverbend Elementary School. Both previously served as interim principal at their respective schools. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau School District announces two new principals

They’re both familiar faces.

Beyond the Ale: The search for Juneau’s best bar food

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Beyond the Ale: The search for Juneau’s best bar food

For our first bar food review, we decided to first try Devil’s Hideaway.

Tourism industry panel talks up Juneau’s cruise ship infrastructure

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Tourism industry panel talks up Juneau’s cruise ship infrastructure

Regulatory burdens could affect industry.

Riverbend Elementary School Interim Principal Elizabeth Pisel-Davis interviews for a permanent position in front of a panel at Riverbend on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A new principal could be around the Riverbend

Riverbend Elementary School’s interim principal interviews for position.

Empire Live: Cruise Ship Capacity

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Empire Live: Cruise Ship Capacity

Facts and Factors

Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position

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Empire Live: Juneau School District interviews for Riverbend principal position

Interim principal is interviewing to fill the role.

Holiday lights decorate the Governor’s House on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. The annual Governor’s Open House is Tuesday, Dec. 10. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Dunleavy, music, cookies to appear at holiday open house

There will be more than 15,000 cookies and 100 pounds of fudge.

Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

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Dog licensing is required by law, saves lives and is not very popular

An estimated half of Juneau’s dogs are licensed as required.

Harborview could have a new principal soon

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Harborview could have a new principal soon

New boss, possibly same as the old boss.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Juneau (Courtesy Photo | NWS)

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Winter weather advisory issued for Juneau

Expect 3-5 inches of snow in some places.