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A screenshot from the Coast Guard video of the rescue, released to the public Friday.

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Update: Injured climber dies after being rescued off Mendenhall Towers

He was a 23-year-old climber from Washington.

Juneau father, son and dog helped save injured eagle

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Juneau father, son and dog helped save injured eagle

A man’s (and eagle’s) best friend.

Amalga Harbor plan OK’d with some big changes

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Amalga Harbor plan OK’d with some big changes

Not everyone pleased with the outcome.

Bruno Malecha and his mother, Jen, watch people fish at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Bruno, who has Type 1 diabetes, will be traveling to Washington, D.C., this summer to lobby members of Congress to support T1D research. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Mr. Malecha goes to Washington: Local with Type 1 diabetes advocates for research funding

From the capital city to the nation’s capital.

Mendenhall Glacier area overhaul is still a work in progress

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Mendenhall Glacier area overhaul is still a work in progress

Here’s the latest news about Juneau’s backyard glacier.

U.S. Forest Service Juneau District Ranger Brad Orr speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon in August 2018. He will talk to the chamber again Thursday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Live: What’s going on with the Mendenhall master plan?

Live updates for the chamber luncheon

In this file photo taken April 13, 2017, Brady Fink, center, and Dave Edmunds, left, are watched by Engineer Lance Lawhorne as they update their airport rescue firefighting skills at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center. A potentially harmful chemical was detected at the center after soil and water testing at the center. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Water and soil testing shows signs of contamination

Chemicals are not near known sources of drinking water.

Live: Docks and harbors board makes Amalga Harbor decision

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Live: Docks and harbors board makes Amalga Harbor decision

Live updates from tonight’s meeting

Capital City Fire/Rescue is taking over City and Borough of Juneau’s sleep off program. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Capital City Fire/Rescue set to takeover sleep off program

And it won’t cost any extra money.

Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

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Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Hello sunny weather.

Centennial Hall’s needs are one of the main points of tonight’s meeting. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Meeting focuses on Centennial Hall and New JACC

Live updates from tonight’s special public works and facilities meeting

Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Pebble Mine opposition: Wrong mine for the wrong place

Public comment period ends in days.

Live: Rally to stop Pebble Mine permitting happening outside Sen. Murkowski’s office

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Live: Rally to stop Pebble Mine permitting happening outside Sen. Murkowski’s office

Live coverage of the Juneau “No Pebble Mine” rally.

Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.

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The Willoughby District in downtown Juneau has a new Native name

A nod to indigenous history.

Talkin’ pot shop: Onsite consumption will get more consideration

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Talkin’ pot shop: Onsite consumption will get more consideration

Onsite smoking is a consuming issue

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

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She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

Everything has changed for her and her daughters.

Perseverance Theatre’s artistic Director Art Rotch and Juneau Arts & Humanities Council Executive Director Nancy DeCherney address the audience during the break at the annual Wearable Art show in this February 2013 photo. Rotch is departing Perseverance Theatre this month. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Perseverance Theatre’s artistic director is leaving this summer

Big changes at Alaska’s largest professional theater.

Jennifer Canfield, co-owner of marijuana retailer Green Elephant, talks on Monday, June 24, 2019, about how the company might turn its backyard into an onsite consumption garden if given permission by the city. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) <em></em>

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Live: Assembly considers onsite smoking, a new name for the Willoughby District and more

Live coverage of the Assembly meeting

The city-owned boat launch at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘A win-win situation here is tough’: Controversial Amalga Harbor project heads to board

Nighborhood worried about fish cleaning mess.

Champions of the Rainbow: Three Juneau LGBTQ+ advocates recognized for activism

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Champions of the Rainbow: Three Juneau LGBTQ+ advocates recognized for activism

It hasn’t always been a picnic.