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No injuries, no arrests after downtown altercation leads to gunfire

Some residents in the downtown area got an abrupt wake-up call Sunday morning, as gunshots rang out on…

Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

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Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

The indigenous communities of Alaska have been living with these plants and this land for millenia.

A bicyclist cross the Douglas Bridge in November 2012. The bridge is the only connection to Douglas Island from the mainland. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City revisits idea of North Douglas crossing

A divisive issue dating back at least to 1984 on whether Juneau should have a second connection between…

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Transgender woman awarded for equal rights advocacy

Jennifer Fletcher has spent five years advocating for equal rights in the Alaska state health care coverage plan.…

Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Known Hazard’: Property hit three times by drivers in last 11 years

The shed behind the Lessard family home on Brothers Avenue looks like it’s prepared for the apocalypse. It’s…

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Meet the three police academy graduates joining JPD

Ever since she was a child, Mattie Rielly was interested in law enforcement. Growing up, she would watch…

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau

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Juneau senator ends up in hospital after battling blaze in garage

One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out…

Conner Ryan takes his turn at the men’s hand mucking event at Gold Rush Days on Saturday. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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Gold Rush Days returns

It wasn’t Darren Quimby’s first time operating a drill. A 30-year veteran miner, he’s worked many jack leg…

Sen. Dennis Egan, D-Juneau

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Juneau senator ends up in hospital after battling blaze in garage

One of Juneau’s most recognizable residents was taken to the hospital Friday night after attempting to put out…

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Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges

A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday. • Daniel Ryan Pope, 31, was indicted for…

Marysia Szymkowiak and Tadzio Lesh received a flag from Capital City Fire/Rescue Volunteer Firefighters Antonia Elstad and Meg Thordarson during a tour of Douglas properties to judge on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day

Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in.…

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Executive Artistic Director Art Rotch. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Perseverance Theatre furloughs employees after debt piles up

Perseverance Theatre, Alaska’s largest professional theater, furloughed its employees after several years of financial problems that are now…

Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

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Capital city loses jobs, wages between 2016 and 2017

Alaska’s ongoing recession has coincided with a plateau and decline in wages paid to Juneau workers, according to…

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Grand jury hands down indictments for weapons, driving, forgery charges

A Juneau grand jury handed down three indictments on Thursday.

Southeast Earthmovers demolish the Gastineau Apartments in January 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City was correct in tearing down Gastineau Apartments, judge rules

The city is going to trial against the Barretts to recoup costs of demolishing the apartments, and the…

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company’s Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau is seen July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

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Alaska Electric Light and Power proposes steep rate cut

Alaska Electric Light and Power is proposing cheaper electricity for Juneau.

Keith Reeder at 112 D Street placed third for his decorations on Flag Day, Thursday, June 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas shows its colors for Flag Day

Thursday was Flag Day, and the results of Douglas Island’s best decorated houses, apartments and businesses are in.

Michael and Suzanna Lessard talk Thursday, June 7, 2018, about having their home hit four times since 2005 by drivers who were either drunk or suffering from medical conditions. Their Brothers Avenue house sits near the intersection on Mendenhall Loop Road and Glacier Spur Road. Their daughter’s room was crashed into last May by a drunken driver. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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‘Known Hazard’: Property hit three times by drivers in last 11 years

The shed behind the Lessard family home on Brothers Avenue looks like it’s prepared for the apocalypse. It’s…

Perseverance Theatre in Douglas was founded in 1979 by Molly Smith and is currently led by Executive Artistic Director Art Rotch. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Perseverance Theatre furloughs employees after debt piles up

Perseverance Theatre, Alaska’s largest professional theater, furloughed its employees after several years of financial problems that are now…

A male yearling black bear is pictured trapped in a snare on Douglas Island. The bear was euthanized because of extensive injuries due to the snare. (Alaska State Troopers | Courtesy Photo)

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Wolf snare mortally wounds bear cub

A black bear cub has been euthanized after it was found trapped in a snare that was illegally…