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Lt. Cmdr. Scott Shields, a Coast Guard officer stationed in Juneau, flips a small boat during a boating safety training class at the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. The class will qualify the members to teach students around the state about the use and importance of life vests. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Coast Guard prepares to teach boating safety across Alaska this winter

The class readies children for the unexpected.

A juvenile male golden eagle was rescued off of Egan Drive by the Juneau Raptor Center after being struck by a car Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

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Rare raptor rescued from rainy roadside

Juneau’s not their ideal terrain.

‘We’re still here’: Ernestine Hayes shares Indian Village memories, hopes for the future

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‘We’re still here’: Ernestine Hayes shares Indian Village memories, hopes for the future

Juneau Indian Village: Pilings, Pavement and Politics.

Walk-on passengers and vehicles load onto the LeConte ferry for a trip to Hoonah and Gustavus at the Alaska Marine Highway System’s Auke Bay Terminal in July 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Angoon moves to hire private ship to transport goods

‘Folks, we can make this work.’

Andrew Bogar, disaster program manager for the American Red Cross in Juneau, shows emergency supplies during a workshop at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. The Red Cross is hosting a three-day Southeast Disaster Institute. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Red Cross enhances disaster readiness with local training

When bad stuff goes down, the Red Cross aims to be ready.

‘You are Alaska’s future’: Local high school students receive university scholarships

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‘You are Alaska’s future’: Local high school students receive university scholarships

The best and brightest.

Sasha Soboleff talks about his father, Walter Soboleff, during a celebration of Soboleff at the Walter Soboleff Center on Walter Soboleff Day, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Friends and family remember Walter Soboleff on his day

“It’s not what he did. It’s what he was.”

Beth Weigel, Director of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, gives an overview of the newly announced Marie Darlin Prize during a meeting of the Friends of the Juneau-Douglas City Museum on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. A cash award of $5,000 will be given to the recipient of the prize starting next September. Nominations of writers, practitioners of visual, plastic, graphic, fiber or traditional arts and crafts, and performers, directors or creators of theater, music, film or dance will be accepted between Nov. 1 and April 3. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New prize will continue lifetime of advocacy

Nominations are now being accepted.

DOT to hold public meeting on Fred Meyer intersection

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DOT to hold public meeting on Fred Meyer intersection

They want your help.

Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

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Lawmakers urge governor to resume ferry service

No service is an ‘existential crisis.’

District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

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District makes changes to computer-monitoring program

Data won’t be held for as long.

PINZ lanes sit open for bowlers Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. The Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted to renew Taku Lanes liquor license during the meeting on Tuesday. It will now need to be transferred to PINZ in order for the bowling alley to serve wine and beer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Bowling alley is closer to serving wine and beer

There’s still more paperwork to be done.

Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

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Hatchet thief catches ‘mid-high’ sentence for theft and assault

Good behavior and no prior felonies helped ease his sentence.

Rear Adm. Matthew Bell, commander of U.S. Coast Guard District 17, gives a speech during a Veterans Day ceremony in Centennial Hall, Nov. 11, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Why aren’t veterans joining the American Legion?

Young vets who are raising kids don’t have the time.

Off the edge of the map: Student veterans talk about returning to civilian life

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Off the edge of the map: Student veterans talk about returning to civilian life

Weirdly, college and the military are two very different experiences.

Swap co-organizer Miranda McCarty moves a pile of clothing to be processed by volunteers at the community clothing swap Saturday, Nov. 9. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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It’s ridiculously hard to get rid of clothing in Juneau. This could help.

There’s a new way to get rid of unwanted clothes.

In this file photo from June 26, 2018, a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau. (Courtesy photo | Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios via U.S. Coast Guard)

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Coast Guard rescues capsized boater on Shelter Island

Wind gusts were up to 45 mph.

Marine scientist Molly Zaleski gives public comment during a hearing held by NOAA on proposed whale habitats being created in the coastal waters of the West Coast at University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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NOAA proposes humpback whale habitat protections

Not everyone’s a fan.

In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jim Johnsen is greeted by Rep. Sam Kito, right, as then-new University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, center, looks on during a gathering at Centennial Hall. Caulfield announced Friday he will be retiring. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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University of Alaska Southeast chancellor announces retirement

He wraps up 35-year career in June 2020.

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

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How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

A year after ending segregation, the Supreme Court denied Native Americans Fifth Amendment rights.