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Juneau School District’s interim Superintendent Bridget Weiss watches first day of school activities on Aug. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau School District in the running for grant that ‘saves lives’

School district lost six counselors in recent years.

William Eric Moy Jr. is wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police search for inmate who was allowed to meet with attorney, and never went back to jail

It’s his second escape attempt this year.

Priests from around Alaska along with Father Andrew E. Bellisario, right, enter St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for his Ordination and Installation as the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Juneau on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau Diocese commissions sexual misconduct review

The investigation will go back to 1951.

Gov. Mike Dunleavy and his wife, Rose, welcome Juneau residents at the Governor’s Open House on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Amid holiday fanfare, Dunleavy ready to get to work

He’ll submit a budget this week.

Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

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Conspirators sentenced in Juneau, Ketchikan drug cases

A meth-filled teddy bear was involved in one case.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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What’s the catch? Assembly raises concerns over waterfront development project

It’s a deal with a catch.

Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

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Three candidates apply for District 1 Assembly seat so far

Three women applied.

Moss covers old-growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Court invalidates four timber sales in Tongass National Forest

Environmental groups get the win.

Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

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Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

Police are still investigating the crash.

Simon Greer, a teammate at Stoned Salmon Farms, looks over cannabis plants growing in one of their two nursery rooms in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New pot shop keeps one eye on locals, one on the future

There’s a discount if you come in wearing Xtratufs.

Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

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Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

Get an inside look at the annual holiday event.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Inmate charged in prison assault

He’s facing multiple felonies.

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

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Child care, downtown development on city docket this week

Meetings are open to public Monday, Friday.

Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Public expresses concern over proposed Auke Bay rezoning

Intent is to create a town center.

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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The AEL&P sale to Canada has fallen through. Here’s why.

Juneau’s electric utility won’t end up having Canadian owners after all.

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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Eaglecrest Ski Area will officially open one trail this Saturday

It’s finally snowing.

Police identify bank robbery suspect

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Police identify bank robbery suspect

He passed the teller a note, demanding money.

Chuck Wimberly, President & CEO of Goldbelt Inc., speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Goldbelt officials “fairly confident” about $5.4 billion federal contract

The company would do work for the U.S. Army.

The Governor’s Mansion, ready for the holidays, is pictured on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Open house to celebrate Dunleavy’s arrival

There will be cookies.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Judge makes ruling on cruise ship lawsuit against city

There are still questions about specifics in the ruling.