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Firefighter injured during brush fire response

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Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

Sgt. Cesar Rodriquez, left, and Sgt. Kenneth Byrd, of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment check their gauges one last time before submerging on a project at the Don D. Statter Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. Members of the U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment and U.S. Coast Guard Regional Dive Locker West worked together to inspect and replace the bolts holding the harbor’s breakwater together. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Army-Coast Guard team-up is going down

Dive teams stage joint exercise in Alaska.

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

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Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

You’ve probably seen his work.

Homeless shelter day room closes for week

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Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Glory Hall scales back amid budget questions.

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

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Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

The July 2 road work problem slowed police response to a call.

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

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NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

Art is a billion-dollar industry in Alaska.

A Wings Airways floatplane takes off from Juneau’s downtown harbor as the Norwegian Bliss leaves it port of call on July 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Keeping it all in the air: How does Juneau handle all its air traffic?

Controlling the chaos.

Brad Robbins, the new owner of the Hooked Seafood Company, holds a fresh king salmon at their Industrial Boulevard location on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Hooked Seafood closes its doors

After nearly 30 years and 3 owners, the local seafood supplier cuts its line.

For first time in over 70 years, derby postponed

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For first time in over 70 years, derby postponed

Gale force winds are to blame.

The Cornerstone Residential Facility will shut down Friday, Aug. 16. (Courtesy photo | Gus Marx)

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Juneau Youth Services to close Cornerstone youth shelter

Juneau youth shelter will shut down Friday.

The Marie Drake Building houses the Yaakoosgé Daakahidi High School, Montessori Borealis and the HomeBridge program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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School board requests construction money, heartily approves Native language program

The funding request now goes to the city.

Juneau’s first electric taxi charges onto the scene

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Juneau’s first electric taxi charges onto the scene

Taxi driver debuts fully electric cab for EverGreen Taxi.

Candidate withdraws from school board race

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Candidate withdraws from school board race

Four candidates remain.

A helicopter tour over the Mendenhall Glacier in August 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Unseasonable warmth causes sled dog camp to close early

It’s a cruel, (cruel), cruel summer.

Dr. Bridget Weiss, superintendent of the Juneau School District, speaks to members of the Juneau Board of Education during a meeting Tuesday, August 13. (Juneau Empire | Michael S. Lockett)

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Live: Juneau Board of Education meets for working session, meeting

Live coverage from Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting.

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt, right, greets Greg Smith after Smith applied to run for one of two Assembly District 1 seats in this falls municipal election on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019. Watt said, “Welcome to the fray.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The ballot is set: Here’s who is running for this year’s Assembly, school board seats

The application period closed Monday afternoon.

Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire, talks issues

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Military, oceans, domestic violence: Sen. Sullivan visits Empire, talks issues

Sullivan stops by the Empire to talk bills.

A Toyota 4Runner sits in Gold Creek on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019, after it went through a fence and over the cement embankment. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Car stuck in Gold Creek by Cope Park

The white SUV sat there with the passenger door open overnight.

Seamen Logan Holt, left, and Daniel Piscoya pose outside of U.S. Coast Guard Station Juneau on Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. Both are taking advantage of the Coast Guard’s College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative program and have recently returned from basic training. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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First two Alaskans in Coast Guard commissioning program return home

Juneau men first to graduate from Coast Guard program from Alaska.

‘It’s maybe not valuable stuff, but it’s our stuff’: Juneau’s time capsule turns 25

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‘It’s maybe not valuable stuff, but it’s our stuff’: Juneau’s time capsule turns 25

A window into the capital city in 1994.