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Juneau Nordic Ski Club volunteer Doug Sturm sets a cross-country ski track as his dog Jamie follows along on Montana Creek Road on Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Taku winds expected to howl through downtown, Douglas

Boaters beware.

Capital City Fire/Rescue paramedic Travis Larsen participates in an emergency response training exercise at the A-J Dock in April 2014. Larsen was named one of CCFR’s Firefighters of the Year for 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Fire department honors employees of the year

Eight staff members were honored.

The interior of the Douglas Depot is pictured on Dec. 24, 2018. The convenience store and gas station opened in November. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas Depot searches for ‘flavor’

The store just recently re-opened.

FuBao Goldsberry, 19, rings the bell for The Salvation Army at Foodland IGA on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Every donation counts: Bell ringer brings unmatched energy to volunteer work

You might have seen and heard him at Foodland.

Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

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Teamwork and dedication in the National Ocean Sciences Bowl

Competition increases public awareness of ocean sciences.

Members of the Eyre family pose at the Mendenhall Glacier with a photograph of Cody Eyre, who was shot and killed by law enforcement on Christmas Eve 2017. (Courtesy Photo | Eyre Family)

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One year after shooting, family to rally on Capitol steps

There will also be a demonstration in Fairbanks.

Lead Detailer Calvin Olsen shows the logo developed for a new auto detailing business called Sacred Shine offered by the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska on Friday, Dec. 21, 2018. The logo was designed by tribal member Miciana Hutcherson. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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A shiny new business: Tribe-owned auto shop already proving popular

Word has spread quickly.

Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

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Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

Alaska has a teacher problem.

David Schmid has been named as the new regional forester for the Alaska region by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Schmid replaces Beth Pendleton in overseeing management of the more than 22 million acres of National Forest System lands in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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One forester, 22 million acres of forest

Meet Alaska’s new regional forester.

Why aren’t drones catching on in Juneau?

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Why aren’t drones catching on in Juneau?

The buzz about drones.

Gingerbread fundraiser has sweet payout

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Gingerbread fundraiser has sweet payout

Desserts helped deserving organizations.

Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

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Alaska regulators approve rules for onsite marijuana use

The move is a significant step for the cannabis industry.

Skagway mayor, mother fatally struck by bus in Washington, D.C.

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Skagway mayor, mother fatally struck by bus in Washington, D.C.

Residents of a tiny Alaska town are grieving the death of their mayor.

Thomas Jack Jr., 42, speaks with his defense attorney Richard Payne during his sentencing in Juneau Superior Court for sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl placed in his and his wife’s care in 2009. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Judge upholds ‘extraordinarily long’ sentence for sex offender

“The case that never ends.”

Southeast villages looking to form tribal courts

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Southeast villages looking to form tribal courts

Native issues, Native control.

Bergen Davis, who grew up in Juneau, received recognition in the Alaska Communications Summer of Heroes program and the Boys and Girls Club gave Davis a $1,500 scholarship because of his volunteer efforts for The Glory Hall. Davis now attends Oklahoma Christian University. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau teen named ‘hero’ for helping homeless

It started small and grew.

This middle school collected a ‘mind-blowing’ number of toys for a good cause

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This middle school collected a ‘mind-blowing’ number of toys for a good cause

When it comes to toys, they didn’t play around.

Juneau Police Department Officer Ken Colon is questioned by Assistant Municipal Attorney Emily Wright during the trial of Domanic Quick, 23, in Juneau District Court on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018. Quick is on trial on two counts of assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and criminal mischief. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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The city of Juneau just prosecuted its first ever police body cam trial. Here’s how it went.

The verdict is in.

(Unsplash | Annie Spratt)

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Scammers are pretending to be GCI

Don’t fall for it.

Parking garage stairwell closed for cleaning

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Parking garage stairwell closed for cleaning

It won’t be for long.