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A moon jellyfish swims in Gastineau Channel on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Seeing lots of jellyfish around Juneau? Here’s why.

Reports of peanutbutterfish are uncomfirmed at this time.

A flashing “X” signals the closed runway as crews work on a repaving project at the Juneau International Airport in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Grant nets Juneau airport over $25M for maintenance, repairs

The money will be used to repair aging taxiways.

Termination dust hits the peaks above the Mendenhall Glacier on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Termination dust harbinger of cold to come

So long, summer.

The Aurora Borealis glows over the Mendenhall Glacier in 2014. The forecast looks promising for Aurora activity this Saturday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Aurora won’t be boring-alis this Saturday night

Here’s the best time to view it.

Local nonprofit wants Juneau to pump up

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Local nonprofit wants Juneau to pump up

Pump up to clean energy.

Prices for Pederson Hill subdivision lots higher than expected

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Prices for Pederson Hill subdivision lots higher than expected

Lots to be sold in December.

Peter Metcalfe speaks on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, about the upcoming “Sharing Our Knowledge: A Conference of Tlingit, Haida & Tsimshian Tribes & Clans” to be held in Juneau Sept. 26-29. Metcalfe has been involved in the conference since it’s inception. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Marrying art and science: Conference blends Native tradition, culture and research

Four-day conference comes to Juneau.

Juneau Police Department officers and Capital City Fire/Rescue personnel respond to an accident at the Downtown Public Library on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. A construction worker was injured at a work site after a driver reportedly drove through the library parking barrier. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Worker injured in parking garage accident in stable condition

A car knocked over a steel beam, crushing his legs.

Juneau Community Foundation names 2019’s philanthropist of the year

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Juneau Community Foundation names 2019’s philanthropist of the year

After 40 years, she’s still supporting projects.

Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

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Defense targets honesty of key witness in double murder trial

Defense attorney goes on a tear Monday.

Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

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Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

He walked away with just a few scratches.

Construction worker injured near docks downtown

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Construction worker injured near docks downtown

Someone reportedly drove through a barrier, authorities say.

Cheryl and Henry Jebe pose with their Tesla Model X as Juneau residents meet for the sixth annual Electric Vehicle Juneau Roundup on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s electric vehicle total continues to surge

Charge!

Juneau Artist Arnie Weimer stands next to his bucket sculpture and a pro-JACC sign in front of his 12th Street home on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Three ballot questions high-JACC local election

Here’s what they mean and how people feel.

Election officials wait for voters in the Municipal Election at the Nugget Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Estimates indicate Alaska has registered 109 percent of its eligible voters. This year’s election will be Oct. 1, and groups are spending in support or opposition of ballot measures. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Thousands of dollars are being spent on campaigns for and against the New JACC

Bumper stickers, signs and ads come at a price.

50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

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50 protesters march in Juneau as part of global climate strike

Young activists join in on worldwide student strike.

Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

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Update: Stranded hiker rescued after day on Mount Roberts

About 24 hours after he called 911, hiker was rescued.

Juneau School Board candidates Deedie Sorensen, left, and Martin Stepetin, Sr. speak to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019. Candidates Bonnie Jensen and Emil Mackey are not at the forum. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Special ed, pre-K dominate talk with school board candidates

Sorensen and Stepetin take questions at Chamber luncheon.

Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

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Empire Live: School Board candidates talk costs at Chamber luncheon

Live updates from the event.

It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

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It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

What else would it be?