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Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution

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Alaska Native tribes allege human rights violation over Canadian mine pollution

Six mines targeted in petition.

Deputy Region Director Tom Renninger speaks on Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018, about working as the night shift incident commander at the Emergency Operations Center in Anchorage as DOT&PF responded to the earthquake last week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau residents help with earthquake response

“This was Alaska people making Alaska proud.”

Smoke and fire damage in the men’s bathroom at the Mendenhall Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Toilet paper arson burns mall bathroom

Nobody was hurt.

City accepting proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds

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City accepting proposals for Marine Passenger Fee proceeds

What should the money go toward?

Eaglecrest Ski Area starts blowing snow with a record new amount of guns

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Eaglecrest Ski Area starts blowing snow with a record new amount of guns

The night is dark and full of snow blowers.

Empire, CCW get new general manager

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Empire, CCW get new general manager

His first journalism job was in Alaska.

Photos: Santa on a Helicopter

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Photos: Santa on a Helicopter

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The Herbert Glacier, located between the Herbert and Eagle Rivers about 30 miles from downtown Juneau, is pictured in November 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File) The Herbert Glacier, located between the Herbert and Eagle Rivers about 30 miles from downtown Juneau, is pictured in November 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Coast Guard rescues injured hiker off Herbert Glacier

No hypothermia reported.

Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department) Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

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Police arrest suspect in Thanksgiving shooting

Capture comes after a Sunday night tip.

Marti Fred, facility coordinator for the Glory Hall, puts away donations of wool socks and hand warmers at the local soup kitchens and homeless shelter on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Here’s how to do some good this holiday season

Find out where, how and what to give this month.

(Courtesy Photo | UAS Photo Archives)

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Magazine lists UAS marine biology program among nation’s best

It came in at No. 8.

Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

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Search for the next Juneau District 1 Assembly member begins

Apply today.

In this October 2015 file photo, Maple leaves fall on Seward Street as a pedestrian ducks Friday’s rain in front of City Hall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Here’s what’s on the city docket this week

Get involved with local government.

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

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Inmates continue legal battle against state

Convicted murderers say prison officials framed them in escape attempt.

Firefighters battle a fire at a mobile home at Switzer Village Mobile Home Park on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy Photo)

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Four possible arsons remain unsolved

They have a few aspects in common.

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Mendenhall Post Office to open on two Sundays for the holidays

It’s all about convenience.

Brian Holst, Executive Director of the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks to the Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Brian Holst, Executive Director of the Juneau Economic Development Council, speaks to the Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau Economic Development Council to start angel investment pool

Got $5,000 to invest?

A Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew medevacs a patient from Wrangell to Sitka, Alaska, July 17, 2018. (Courtesy photo | Stephen Prysunka)

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Hiker safe after rescue near Elfin Cove

The Californian was on Inian Island.

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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City seeks public input on Auke Bay rezoning

Now’s your chance to weigh in.

Civil Air Patrol seeks funding for cadet training program

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Civil Air Patrol seeks funding for cadet training program

Their funding is up in the air.