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The Assembly met Monday night to determine what will be on the ballot for the upcoming municipal election among other topics that scattered throughout the multiple hours of discussions. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Assembly OKs 3 initiatives to appear on local ballots

Sales tax extension and bond packages go to voters.

Ivan and Iryna Hrynchenko give a short speech at the City Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting Monday night. The mother and son are the first refugees from the war in Ukraine to be welcomed to the capital city. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s first Ukrainian refugees receive special recognition from the city

The mother and son duo were welcomed to Juneau in late June.

City Manager Rorie Watt chats with member of the Assembly during a break in Monday night’s meeting. (Clarise Larson/ Juneau Empire)

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City nixes ordinances that would allow city to advocate for ballot initiative outcomes

“Information is one thing, but weighing in on an election is another”

Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to fire at Sewillis Quality Auto Body at 5 a.m., according to CCFR. No injuries or damage to structures was reported.

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Fire marshal, police investigating multi-vehicle fire

No injuries or structure damage reported.

This March 2020 photo shows Juneau’s City Hall. Friday was the first day for candidates to file for October’s municipal election. By the end of the day, only one certified candidate was listed on the CBJ website. However, all three Assembly members with expiring terms said they intent to run again. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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A unique challenge to huge hike in assessments

Owner wants Juneau Assembly, not courts, to resolve dispute about property values.

A shopper reaches for some fruit in the produce section at Super Bear IGA. City and Borough of Juneau members OK’d an ordinance that approves funding for a third party to survey Juneau residents on whether the city should remove the sales tax on unprepared food — and how it should make up for the potential lost revenue. (Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire)

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City OKs surveying residents on possibly removing sales tax on food

Short-term rental survey gets the go-ahead, too.

A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

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Ships in Port for the week of July 31

Here’s what to expect this week.

The 2022 Juneau Marathon at Savikko Park on Saturday saw higher attendance this year than last despite early morning rain. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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The 2022 Juneau Marathon took off this year with higher attendance

“A true rainforest experience”

A voter casts a ballot in the special primary election to fill Alaska's lone seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. The general election for that race is Aug. 16. Candidates for that race and others have raised millions this election cycle, but it raises a few questions, such as who's giving and why? (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire File)

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Who donates to campaigns and why?

$1.5M from a business tycoon, $50 from a retiree, $8 from Planned Parenthood – what’s the reward?

Rikki DuBois, Claire Norman and Erin Youngstrom stand at the Catholic Community Service booth on Saturday for SAFE Child Advocacy Center's first Family Day at the Park at the Dimond Park Field House. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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SAFE Child Advocacy Center hosts 1st Family Day at the Park

Providing resources and fun for children and families.

John Cashell prepared to tee off in the rain while the rest of his team, Haley Snell, Marty Stearns, and Josh Pritts, cheered on quietly from behind. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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Chamber holds 8th annual Golf Classic

Fore! times two.

The City and Borough of Juneau’s Engineering Public Works and Utilities department announced it will begin flushing the bureau wide water distribution system starting the week of Aug. 1. (Pixabay)

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Piping up: City announces it will begin flushing water distribution system the week of Aug. 1

If you like your water clean — you’re in luck.

A Ward Air seaplane takes off on July 23, 2022. Low cloud ceilings and limited visibility have scrubbed a number of flights from small airplane operators who are in the Southeast recently. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Low ceilings, low visibility: Weather interferes with flights

Persistent weather conditions can interfere with the flights that connect the Southeast.

Marine life sculpted by Gary Staab and Ray Troll adorn the wall outside the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ College of Fisheries and Ocean Science building at Lena Point. UAF is offering a new Master of Marine Policy Program in partnership with University of Alaska Southeast. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska launches new marine policy graduate program

The master’s degree is purpose built for this most-maritime of states.

David Keith, right, chats with Bartlett Regional Hospital Board Member Hal Geiger during a meet-and-greet Friday at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum. Keith, an Oklahoma hospital leader who spent eight years at medical centers in Anchorage as during his three-decade career in health care, was publicly named the new chief executive officer at Bartlett on Monday. (Mark Sabbatini / Juneau Empire)

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Bartlett names new CEO

David Keith, an Oklahoma hospital executive with experience in Alaska, is board’s unanimous pick

Calhoun Avenue from Cope Park to the governor’s mansion is being replaced, along with associated infrastructure. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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City forging ahead through busy roadwork season

The city has more than a dozen active road project from simple repaving to more involved work.

It was business as usual for the Doogan family, Isaac, Neil and Alma, as they steadily work through a busy lunch rush Tuesday at J&J Deli and Asian Market. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire)

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J&J Deli and Asian Market to remain open for 1 more year

The search will continue for new buyers

A fisherman holds a Dungeness crab caught during the 2021 season. (Courtesy Photo/ Joseph Stratman, Alaska Department of Fish and Game)

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‘There are no bright spots’: Regionwide Dungeness crab catch rates see down season

“There are no bright spots.”

The pool at the Dimond Park Aquatics Centers lies glassily smooth on July 23, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Public wades into candidate pool for city aquatics director

Candidates spoke to members of the public about their priorities and qualifications.

Clarise Larson / Juneau Empire Local athletes do a swim workout in Auke Lake as they prepare for the Ironman Alaska.

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Race ready: Ironman Alaska is just around the corner — here’s what to expect

Ironman expectations.