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Governor backtracks on judge appointment after seeing ‘disturbing’ legal brief

Comments in an old legal brief prevented a local defense attorney from becoming the state’s newest Juneau Superior…

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Convicted drug dealer indicted for meth in prison

Other indictments include domestic violence, downtown assault.

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Feds push deal for Admiralty Island land

The U.S. Forest Service finalized a deal Thursday with Sitka urban Native corporation Shee Atiká, Incorporated, to return…

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Where to go for fireworks for Juneau’s Independence Day celebration

It is time to start searching out the best spot to watch the fireworks show over Gastineau Channel…

Erin Anais Heist prepares candied chum salmon at her home kitchen on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Eating Wild: Candied salmon without a smoker

Like most Alaskans, I’m a salmon fiend.

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Juneau parades will be packed with political participants

In the first week of July 1776, John Adams sat down to write a letter to his wife…

This is an aerial view at the intersection of Front Street and Seward Street downtown. (Courtesy Photo | Josh McGraw)

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Local artists showcase talent as part of downtown revitalization

Rico Worl, Christy Eriksen discuss medallions, Front and Seward streets intersection.

Centennial Hall during the afternoon on Monday, July 2, 2018. Centennial Hall’s day-to-day operations are now being handled by Juneau Arts & Humanaties Council. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

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Centennial Hall under new management

After months of discussion, Juneau Arts & Humanities Council officially took over management duties from the City and…

Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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Police calls for Tuesday, July 3, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018

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Police and fire for Monday, July 2, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report…

Mansour Sadeghi speaks to a crowd of protestors Saturday at Capital Park during a rally against family separation at the U.S. southern border. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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‘Give me your tired, your hungry’: Juneau protesters rally against family separation

The Families Belong Together Rally on Saturday drew an estimated 400 people.

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Parcel of land being logged along Eaglecrest road, purpose unclear

A significant land-clearing operation is under way on a parcel near the road leading to Eaglecrest Ski Area,…

Juneau Empire file.

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Six-figure donation saves Perseverance Theatre

An “outpouring of support” — including $650,000 from donors — will help Perseverance Theatre pull out of a…

Clearing of land by Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska about three-and-a-half miles up Fish Creek Road on the way to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Friday, June 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Parcel of land being logged along Eaglecrest road, purpose unclear

A significant land-clearing operation is under way on a parcel near the road leading to Eaglecrest Ski Area,…

Juneau Empire file.

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Six-figure donation saves Perseverance Theatre

An “outpouring of support” will help Perseverance Theatre pull out of a cash crisis.

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Feds push deal for Admiralty Island land

The U.S. Forest Service finalized a deal Thursday with Sitka urban Native corporation Shee Atiká, Incorporated, to return…

Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez, left, and Juneau District Court Judge Thomas Nave talk with each other outside their individual offices at the Dimond Courthouse on Friday, June 29, 2018. Both judges are retiring and Friday was their last day at work. Speaking about Judge Nave Judge Menendez said, “He is my best friend. I would do anything for him.”

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‘Respect the process’: Two Juneau judges retired on Friday

Two Juneau judges spent their last day at work trying to tie up any loose ends and clean…

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‘A lot of potential’: Eaglecrest general manager talks future plans, goals at ski area

Summer at Eaglecrest Ski Area means working and planning for the future. Dave Scanlan, general manager of the…

Mikko Wilson demonstrates his DJI Phantom 4 drone during a meetup at the Makers Space in Douglas on Thursday, June 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Drone group takes flight

As number of local hobbyists and pilots grow, quadcopter enthusiasts start meetup.

Scenes from the Juneau Fourth of July parade in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau parades will be packed with political participants

In the first week of July 1776, John Adams sat down to write a letter to his wife…