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The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)                                The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will begin to resurface Egan Drive from the Douglas Bridge intersection into downtown this summer. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Goodbye median, left turns onto Whittier: What you can expect on Egan Drive

Egan work means traffic pattern changes this week.

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

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Live: Find out the latest about Egan Drive, Centennial Hall and the New Juneau Arts & Culture Center

Live updates from the Public Works Committee meeting

Bus schedules, routes change today as construction begins

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Bus schedules, routes change today as construction begins

It’s that season.

Aidan Key, director of Gender Diversity, speaks after the showing of the movie, “The Most Dangerous Year” at the University of Alaska on Thursday, June 6, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The (transgender) kids are all right

Encouraging signs coming from hard work.

Juneau ralliers join nationwide ‘Wear Orange Day’ to advocate for gun sense

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Juneau ralliers join nationwide ‘Wear Orange Day’ to advocate for gun sense

It calls attention to Alaska gun violence rates.

‘We’ll carry you with us’: Ceremony remembers kindness of plane crash victims

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‘We’ll carry you with us’: Ceremony remembers kindness of plane crash victims

Tribute brings together families.

Kaelynn Beedle, 5, looks into a kaleidoscope during the Camp Invention showcase at Thunder Mountain High School, Friday June 7, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Parents, kids scope out Camp Invention

Bots, boats and more.

Live: Memorial honors victims of Guardian crash

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Live: Memorial honors victims of Guardian crash

Updates from the event.

Part of trail will be closed for work

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Part of trail will be closed for work

A portion of the trail will remain open.

How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

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How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

The entirety of Southeast Alaska is in some state of drought.

‘Superman and Captain America combined’: Army special ops veteran who died in rock slide had celebrated career

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‘Superman and Captain America combined’: Army special ops veteran who died in rock slide had celebrated career

His impact is being felt around the world.

Lady Baltimore is a non-releasable American bald eagle kept by Juneau Raptor Center. A new shelter was build for the eagle at Mount Roberts Tramway, but permitting delays mean it is still empty. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

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New wildlife shelter still missing its famous occupant

The eagle hasn’t landed.

Friday ceremony at JDHS will honor victims of Guardian crash

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Friday ceremony at JDHS will honor victims of Guardian crash

It’s open to the public.

Lights out: Citizen fireworks show at Sandy Beach might not go on this year

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Lights out: Citizen fireworks show at Sandy Beach might not go on this year

A complaint to the state spurs investigation.

H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

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H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

The PFAS facts.

Rescuers help person under bridge

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Rescuers help person under bridge

The person was taken to the hospital.

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

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Assembly locks in its budget and mill rate. Here’s what that means for your taxes.

A narrow vote led to the decision.

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

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Live: Assembly votes to keep mill rate at its current level

Live updates from the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting

New owners, new name: This valuable Juneau property could be seeing some long-term changes

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New owners, new name: This valuable Juneau property could be seeing some long-term changes

It all starts with a name.

Fundraiser aims to help young Juneau man with third fight against cancer

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Fundraiser aims to help young Juneau man with third fight against cancer

Visiting a certain food truck can also help.