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Juneau City Hall on Monday, March 30, 2020. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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City adopts new rules to combat Zoom bombing

No notice needed for in-person testimony.

An altercation at the Glory Hall late on Friday, Feb. 25, led to one man falling out of a window, according to police. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Police: 1 dead, 1 arrested after altercation, fall at shelter

One man was medevaced to Seattle for life-threatening injuries.

Rep. Kevin McCabe, R-Big Lake, speaks on the floor of the Alaska House of Representatives on Monday, Feb. 28, 2022. McCave introduced bills to enact a reciprocal tax on Washington state after lawmakers in that state forwarded a bill that would tax refined fuel to Alaska and House members passed a resolution urging Washington lawmakers not to pass the bill. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Alaska lawmakers push back on proposed Washington state legislation

Withdrawn fuel tax provision proves unpopular with lawmakers.

Emergency organizations and search and rescue groups gathered on Friday, Feb. 25, to practice urban avalanche rescues in a large-scale exercise. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Local emergency organizations hold urban avalanche exercise

Fortune favors the prepared.

The City and Borough of Juneau announced on Monday it is lowering its community risk level. The move means masking will no longer be required inside indoor, public spaces. Currently, masks are required in city facilities, but a chance is expected in the near future, said Deputy City Manager Robert Barr. (Pam Menegakis / Unsplash)

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City lowers community risk level

Masks are recommended, but no longer required.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is currently working on a study for a second crossing across the Gastineau Channel, seen here on Aug. 22, 2021, to North Douglas Island. The public outreach portion of the study is set to begin in May, according to DOT. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Federal funds could pave way for a second crossing

An opportune time.

Viktor Tkachenko, who moved to Alaska from Ukraine last year, holds a sign asking NATO for assistance defeating Russian airpower at a protest against the war in Marine Park on Feb. 26, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Sunflowers under a rainy sky: Juneau rallies for Ukraine

The blue and yellow of Ukraine was resplendent in downtown Juneau.

Juneau police officers hunkered down next to the berm visible between homes, said an eyewitness, before an officer fired his weapon three times and striking two trailers, mistakenly believing a man having a mental health crisis had a gun on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Police release name of officer who fired weapon during recent incident

The officer being investigated has worked for the department since 2016.

Juneau’s Docks and Harbors department is readying for the inbound cruise season as it makes headway on other projects around the city, said the harbormaster. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Docks and harbors rigs for cruise season

It’ll be the first full season since 2019.

This October 2019 photo shows Kensington Gold Mine's tailing treatment facility. On Thursday, the U.S. Forest Service announced a final record of decision that clears the way for a phased approach to a plan expanding the life of the mine by at least a decade. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire File)

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Forest Service OKs phased approach for plan to extend life of Kensington Gold Mine

The proposed plan generated hundreds of public comments from residents, organizations and agencies.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire File Shawn Arnold has been selected as principal of Thunder Mountain High School, to begin that role with the new school year in late July.

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New principal picked for Thunder Mountain High School

It won’t change his commute too much.

The front doors of the Alaska State Capitol was missing the sign notifying visitors of the building's masking requirement on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, after an early morning by lawmakers changed the rule. Masking rules have been in place since October 2020, much to the consternation of some lawmakers. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Masks now optional in state Capitol

Masks since Oct. 2020.

Doug Simon with the Alaska Section of the Alaska Society of Civil Engineers gave a presentation on Alaska's infrastructure report card at the Alaska State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022. ASCE graded Alaska's overall infrastructure at a C-. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Engineers give Alaska’s infrastructure a C-

Workers needed.

Laura Scholes, Shawn Arnold and Karen Keck have all applied to take over as principal of Thunder Mountain High School as the school seeks a permanent replacement for the position. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire photo illustration)

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Meet the candidates: Prospective TMHS principals talk equity, relationships

Three hopefuls have put their hats in the ring.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Harborview Elementary School is one of several schools in Juneau that are celebrating “twosday,”named after the date, 22/2/22.

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Schools celebrate twosday as dates align

Tutus, ties and tie-dye, how terrific.

Juneau members of Veterans for Peace Craig Wilson, left, and K.J. Metcalf, wave signs urging a diplomatic solution in Ukraine the morning of Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Juneau’s Veterans for Peace urge diplomacy amid Ukraine tensions

‘War is our default setting.’

Courtesy Photo / The White House The White House, heavily renovated over the years, has been the home of America’s presidents for most of the country’s history.

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Quiz: Alaska and its history with the presidents

How much do you know about the state’s relationship with the commander-in-chief?

The Juneau Capitals 10-and-under team swept a tournament in Anchorage last weekend, winning all six games. (Courtesy photo / Jamie Troxel)

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Juneau 10-U hockey team sweeps tournament

Six games to none and a hefty lead in all.

A Juneau man was indicted Friday for dozens of felony sexual abuse of a minor and assault charges. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau man indicted for over 70 child sex abuse and assault charges

He was arrested last week after a brief investigation.

Elizabeth Kaaxgal.aat Peratrovich’s legacy is strong in Juneau, where a recently finished mural and renamed plaza help honor the memory of the civil rights activist. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Organizations unite to celebrate legacy of Elizabeth Peratrovich

Juneau recently named a plaza in her honor.