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Harris Harbor on Friday, Feb. 8, 2019. David Little, 67, who lived aboard the boat Quality Time, was found dead in the water next to his boat in Harris Harbor on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Man found dead in Harris Harbor after apparent fall

He lived aboard his boat in the harbor.

Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

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Economy to take a hit, no matter the budget outcome

State funding cuts = less jobs in Juneau.

Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

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Following the footprints: Police arrest alleged chainsaw thief after pursuit

They found him by following tracks in the snow.

Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Video: How to get out after falling through the ice

CCFR provides a demonstration.

University of Alaska Southeast expands indigenous arts programs

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University of Alaska Southeast expands indigenous arts programs

It will provide opportunities for Native students of all ages.

High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

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High school robotics team advances to Worlds competition

They will be the first team from Southeast Alaska to ever go to the world championship.

Guardian Flight resumes medevac service in Alaska after plane went missing last week

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Guardian Flight resumes medevac service in Alaska after plane went missing last week

‘We know our friends would want us to resume helping others.’

Fireworks are set off as hundreds of Juneau residents attend a candlelight vigil at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in 8-degree weather for the Guardian medical flight crew that went missing this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Community pays respect to those aboard missing plane

Hundreds showed up.

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is looking at all options in the sale of the subport land along Juneau downtown waterfront on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Mental Health Trust preparing to sell subport property

City officials are looking forward to the sale.

Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

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Candlelight vigil will honor missing plane passengers

It’s happening tonight.

The Holland America Line cruise ships Eurodam, left, and Nieuw Amsterdam pull into Juneau’s downtown harbor on May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Up in the air: First study in 17 years will examine pollutants in Juneau’s air

Cruise ship complaints are up, but is air pollution?

Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau

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Volunteers to provide free tax return help in Juneau

Familiar faces in new places.

A demonstration of an ice rescue. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy photo)

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CCFR hosting ice rescue presentation, demonstration

They might get out on Mendenhall Lake.

Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

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Alaska’s tobacco report card grade improves

It was positive, with one exception.

City hires new finance director

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City hires new finance director

New pick currently works for the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.

Cold snap coming

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Cold snap coming

At least we’re not Chicago.

Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau

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Grammy-winner Norah Jones is coming to Juneau

Jonesing for a concert?

Assembly grapples with future of tourism capacity in Juneau, approves waterfront development project

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Assembly grapples with future of tourism capacity in Juneau, approves waterfront development project

Two voted in dissent of the project.

Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

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Here’s how Dunleavy’s proposed education cuts would affect Juneau schools

‘It’s unnerving,’ says superintendent.

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Authorities recover body of Kake man after house fire

KAKE — Authorities say a man died in a home that burned down in Kake.