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No frost yet for Juneau

The growing season can grow a little more

The Tongass National Forest sign on the way to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Roadless Rollback? Dunleavy and Trump eye Tongass National Forest

Millions of acres could be opened for logging.

Juneau police seeking man with warrant

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Juneau police seeking man with warrant

Anyone with information is encouraged to call Juneau Crime Line or JPD.

Fishing boats stream out of Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay at the start of the Golden North Salmon Derby on Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska boating deaths up for third year in a row, according to a Coast Guard report

More on-the-water time leads to more deaths.

From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

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From the far western reaches of Alaska, Yup’ik artists share their culture with Juneau

They brought dance and walrus skin with them.

‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

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‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

Trouble is brewing.

The Ruby Princess is escorted by the U.S. Coast Guard into Juneau downtown harbor on Monday, April 30, 2018. The ship was the first of the season.

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Coast Guard medevacs man from cruise ship near Douglas

The man was evacuated from a cruise ship.

Rare lightning storm knocks out power in Juneau

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Rare lightning storm knocks out power in Juneau

Strike caused overwhelming electrical surge.

Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

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Empire Live: Assembly meets to discuss Vintage Park and Heat$mart

The project has been ongoing for months.

The City and Borough of Juneau has purchased 2.35 acres of land in Vintage Park that will solely be used for senior assisted living. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Developer sought for assisted living facility in Vintage Park

The Juneau Assembly will seek competitive bids for the development of assisted living facilities in the Vintage Hill…

See action from the first two days of the derby.

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See action from the first two days of the derby.

Photos from the derby.

National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah

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National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah

Oh, the humanities.

Co-artistic collaborator and facilitators for Juneau Voices Audio Wayfinding Project Ryan Conarro and Lillian Petershoarepoint to existing signage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The sign will be replaced by one linked to an audio installation in spring or summer of next year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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More than just a Gold Rush town: New audible signs seek to tell broader story of Juneau

You’ll be able to hear these new signs.

Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

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Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

That could mean 65,000 more people.

Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

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Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

Report brings to light cases spanning nearly 70 years.

Help evaluate Juneau School District’s superintendent

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Help evaluate Juneau School District’s superintendent

Public input wanted.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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‘There was too much smoke’: Neighbors who tried to save house fire victim tell story

The investigation is still ongoing.

The Juneau Police Department is auctioning off 10 vehicles beginning on Monday, Aug. 26. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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JPD vehicle auction begins next week

The department has 10 vehicles to auction.

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to include ordinances funding the New JACC and Centennial Hall repairs on October’s municipal ballot (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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Voters to decide fate of these three ballot measures on Oct. 1

Ordinances up for vote in October municipal election

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.