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‘Molly of Denali’ drums up fun, cultural pride

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‘Molly of Denali’ drums up fun, cultural pride

Cartoon tells Native stories with Native voices.

Bruce Denton speaks about the Housing First project during the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Housing for homeless people could be a lot different next year

What a difference a year could make.

The Juneau Board of Education has two open seats in the upcoming municipal elections.

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Candidates throw hats into ring for school board

Mackey and Stepetin are only candidates for two seats so far.

Glory haul: Juneau homeless shelter eyes move to Mendenhall Valley

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Glory haul: Juneau homeless shelter eyes move to Mendenhall Valley

Patrons have mixed opinions on the plan.

Bruce Denton speaks about the Housing First project during the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Empire Live: Find out more about Housing First as well as the Glory Hall’s proposed move

Live updates from the Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Lindsey Pierce, a environmental technician for Tlingit and Haida, holds blue mussels taken at Point Louisa on Friday, Aug. 2, 2019. The samples will be sent to a Sitka lab specializing in testing shellfish and water for toxins, particularly those which cause Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning (PSP). (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Tlingit and Haida commissioned a climate change report for Southeast Alaska. Here’s what they found.

Tlingit and Haida readies for climate change.

The Juneau Police Department organized participation in the National Night Out for all Juneau public services, including Capital City Fire/Rescue, the Alaska State Troopers, and other uniformed and nonuniformed public services, Aug. 6, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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JPD and other first responders party during National Night Out

Kids and adults got to meet first responders.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

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Assembly, school board races still shaping up

There are more openings than candidates.

Juneau Police Department Deputy Chief David Campbell opens a press briefing following an officer-involved shooting during a domestic violence call outside the Mendenhall Valley Safeway, Aug. 4. (Photo by: Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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State troopers and Special Prosecutor’s Office to investigate JPD shooting incident

A JPD officer shot a man twice during a domestic violence incident.

Construction work on land owned by Bicknell, Inc., at Honsinger Pond also known as the Field of Fireweed on Monday, July 22, 2019. Right now, work is focused on a 16-acre portion of a roughly 50-acre parcel. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Development is underway at Field of Fireweed

After almost a decade of talk, it’s happening.

Election time: Candidates can now file to run for Juneau Assembly, school board

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Election time: Candidates can now file to run for Juneau Assembly, school board

It’s almost that time again.

James Helfenstine speaks about his work in the U.S. Coast Guard’s 17th District Bridge Administration during an interview on Friday, July 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Tying Alaska together: The man who crosses the water retires

James Helfinstine is retiring after decades of telling people how to build bridges.

Monika Kunat, left, signs an application petition to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy with others at the Planet Alaska Gallery on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneauites gather signatures for Dunleavy recall

Volunteers begin effort to recall the governor

Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz talks with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) during a visit to Juneau, Alaska, July 29, 2019. (USCG Photo | PAC Matthew Schofield)

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Commandant of Coast Guard, members of Congress visit Juneau

Representatives accompanied the Commandant to see the Coast Guard in Alaska as the focus shifts towards the Arctic.

A fisherman approaches the boat launch with its current fish cleaning station at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Public Works Committee nixes Amalga Harbor dock extension

Residents stand up against Docks and Harbors plan.

Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

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Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

This barista was packing a pistol.

Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Power is back for downtown Juneau

Outage lasted just over two hours.

Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property

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Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property

“We need this investment.”

Amber Frommherz, Director for the Tlingit and Haida’s Head Start program, talks about funding for the program at one of two classrooms at their Airport Shopping Center location on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Head Start to shutter three centers in Juneau if governor vetoes again

More than 60 students could find themselves without access to Pre-K services.

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

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Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

No one was injured in the crash.