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Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

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Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Protesters feel Angoon has historical, cultural claims to the land

Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

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Live: Small rally protests Juneau’s ‘landgrab’ of parts of Admiralty Island

Live coverage from the Capitol steps.

A nestling eagle was treated in Juneau by Juneau Raptor Center and flown to Sitka for a full evaluation and continued care. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

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Adorable, fuzzy baby bald eagle found in Juneau backyard

The nestling who lived.

The City and Borough of Juneau intends to submit an annexation petition that would seek to add four tracts of land pictured here to the borough. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

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‘Our elders fought to protect this land’: Angoon opposes Juneau’s planned annexation

The village will hold a protest on the Capitol steps.

Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

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Water and wastewater bills poised for slight increase

It’s a slow drip.

Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

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Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

He was in the right place at the right time.

Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

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Live: Find out more about Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s economic development efforts

Live coverage of the weekly chamber luncheon.

Former Assembly member arrested for DUI

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Former Assembly member arrested for DUI

It happened Monday night.

A rebuild of the North Terminal at the Juneau International Airport, pictured here on Wednesday, June 12, will cause discussion during tonight’s Finance Committee meeting. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Live: Airport seeks funding for terminal rebuild and changing utility rates revisited

Live updates from the Finance Committee meeting

The intersection of Stephen Richards Memorial Drive and Mendenhall Loop Road on Wednesday, June 11, 2019. The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to build a roundabout at the intersection. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Roundabouts are coming to the Mendenhall Valley

Gather ‘round to learn about this project.

Juneau School District and educators reach deal

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Juneau School District and educators reach deal

They won’t have to do this again for a while.

In this Feb. 20, 2015 photo, Alaska Cannabis Club CEO Charlo Greene prepares to roll a joint at the medical marijuana dispensary in Anchorage, Alaska. (Mark Thiessen | Associated Press File)

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You may soon be able to smoke where you shop

City ordinance is moving along.

City may make offer on waterfront property

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City may make offer on waterfront property

There’d need to be deposit first.

Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

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Award-winning artist eager to get more artists in Juneau classrooms

You may have seen him before.

Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators

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Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators

Live updates from the Juneau School District board meeting.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Not just a ski area? Eaglecrest proposes new summertime activities to attract tourists

Some big changes are in the works.

Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance

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Too many police calls could mean a fine under newly proposed city ordinance

It’s intended to crack down on problem properties.

Prominent downtown district is set for a new name

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Prominent downtown district is set for a new name

A name change is gonna come.

A new name that acknowledges the downtown area’s indigenous history seems imminent for the Willoughby District. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Live: Onsite marijuana consumption moves on to the Assembly, summer plans for Eaglecrest to be discussed

Live updates from the Committee of the Whole meeting

Rescuers get lost hikers down during 8-hour mountain rescue

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Rescuers get lost hikers down during 8-hour mountain rescue

It was a challenging operation.