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Cruise ship visitors gather for their tours on the Seawalk on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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As cruise ship lawsuit comes to an end, what’s next?

The two sides are still navigating their differences.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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AEL&P sale officially dead

Business will continue as usual.

New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

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New pregnancy center opens in Juneau

It’s a Christian-based center.

As Juneau ages, so too does parks plan

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As Juneau ages, so too does parks plan

Before there’s a park, there’s a plan.

‘Money-wise, I’m almost broke’: Furloughed workers in Juneau prepare for second missed paycheck

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‘Money-wise, I’m almost broke’: Furloughed workers in Juneau prepare for second missed paycheck

“This was a wakeup call for a lot of us.”

Sitka festival receives grant, Poetry Out Loud dates announced, Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications

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Sitka festival receives grant, Poetry Out Loud dates announced, Rasmuson Foundation accepting applications

Arts and culture news briefs for the week of Jan. 23, 2019.

Chefs Matt Little Dog displays a dish featuring authentic Japanese ramen for students at Floyd Dryden Middle School as part of Chefs’ Day on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The Anchorage chefs visiting the Juneau and Sitka School Districts to introduced new and healthy foods via performance cooking demonstrations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Using their noodles: Professional chefs inspire kids to pursue culinary arts

Miso hungry.

There will be a community observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday. (Brian Kraus | Unsplash)

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance, free legal clinic set for Monday

Two communitywide events are being held Monday in Juneau in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Ty Grussendorf, 24, left, appears in Juneau Superior Court with his attorney, John P. Cashion, to plead guilty to two counts of sexual abuse of a minor on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Grussendorf sentencing pushed back for defense expert testimony

The case has dragged on for years.

Photos: Signs at the Women’s March

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Photos: Signs at the Women’s March

The funny, the creative, the references.

Scenes from the Women’s March on Juneau in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Missing, murdered, forgotten: Women’s March holds up indigenous women

The red dresses were a symbol.

Photos: Women’s March in Juneau

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Photos: Women’s March in Juneau

Rallying in the capital city.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Kitchen fire burns apartment

Neighbors heard the smoke alarm.

Land trust acquires wetlands but Field of Fireweed poised for development

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Land trust acquires wetlands but Field of Fireweed poised for development

Land some thought was protected now actually is.

Avalanche mitigation has a new look and sound

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Avalanche mitigation has a new look and sound

It sparked curiosity, but didn’t bother the dogs.

The Holland America Line cruise ship Westerdam slips out of Juneau’s downtown harbor just before 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The Norwegian Pearl also visited Tuesday, the last day of the season. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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City breaks silence on cruise lawsuit

The judge’s ruling is up to interpretation.

Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

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Both sides of Roe v. Wade gear up for anniversary

Events are planned in Juneau.

New tool directs explosions to prevent avalanches

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New tool directs explosions to prevent avalanches

Forget the cannon, get to the chopper.

The Art of Celestial Navigation

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The Art of Celestial Navigation

Use the stars to find your way.

Photos: First day of the Alaska Legislature’s 31st Session

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Photos: First day of the Alaska Legislature’s 31st Session

Scenes from the statehouse.