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Holidays can be hard for the LGBTQ community, but there is a safe place in Juneau

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Holidays can be hard for the LGBTQ community, but there is a safe place in Juneau

Eagle River United Methodist Camp is an inclusive option for Thanksgiving.

Daniel Schally was named to the Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday. (Courtesy Photo | Alaska Judicial Council)

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Valdez judge selected for Juneau Superior Court

Daniel Schally is returning to Juneau.

Meet the 2019 Women of Distinction

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Meet the 2019 Women of Distinction

Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies’ board of directors on Wednesday announced the recipients of the 2019…

Lead by Student Body President eighth grader Grant Pierson, left, Floyd Dryden Middle School students uses carts to move donated food to a waiting Southeast Alaska Foodbank van on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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School food drives exceed expectations

Teachers, students alike were impressed with turnout.

City might change smoking laws to match state

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City might change smoking laws to match state

Smoking downtown will be tougher.

Jesse Kiehl, left, meets with supporters before his announcement to run for the Senate District Q seat in front of the Alaska State Capitol on Thursday, May 17, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Process begins in search for new Assembly member

The Assembly will look even more different soon.

Turkey bowling tradition continues

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Turkey bowling tradition continues

Winners get to take home a turkey.

Students at Mendenhall River Elementary School run through playground equipment on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, that is up for replacement by the school district. The hill leading to the equipment ices up in the winter and students use the tubes to hide from yard attendants. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Elementary school getting new, accessible equipment

It should be ready by next school year.

How to stay safe in the kitchen this Thanksgiving

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How to stay safe in the kitchen this Thanksgiving

Don’t leave your food unattended.

Mount Jumbo rises up across from downtown Juneau on Douglas Island on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Hunter with hypothermia rescued Saturday

The hunters were near Mount Jumbo.

The building previously operated as the Thane Ore House near Sheep Creek will be burned down and replaced with a new heritage park building by Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Thane Ore House to burn this weekend

The plan is years in the works.

Town hall aims to gather feedback from veterans

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Town hall aims to gather feedback from veterans

Other community members are also welcome.

Senior Arias Hoyle is one of a number of Juneau-Douglas High School students looking to add “Yadaa.at Kalé,” the Tlingit name for Mount Juneau, to the high school’s name. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Students working to add Tlingit name to Juneau-Douglas High School

It would augment, not replace, the current name.

The American Red Cross of Alaska hosts a Southeast Disaster Academy at their Juneau office on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Red Cross training prepares, unites Southeast volunteers

Prior planning is vital.

Cassandra Strahin, left, and Nicole Huntsman, of Allen Marine, deliver 30 frozen turkeys to the Glory Hole on Monday, Nov. 6, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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How and where to volunteer this Thanksgiving

An annual meal still needs volunteers.

Attorney Ray Brown (left) addresses the court as Emmanuel Telles and Newton Lambert listen during their trial for the 1982 murders of James and Ann Benolken. (Brian Wallace | Juneau Empire File)

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Court upholds appeal in 36-year-old murder case

The murder is still mysterious.

A Capital Transit bus is pictured in this 2016 file photo. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Buses resume downtown service

Traffic on Franklin is back to normal.

Dean Cavanaugh is graduating from the Public Safety Academy in Sitka this Friday. He’ll be the village public safety officer in the village of Kake. (Courtesy Photo | Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska)

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Kake to have a law enforcement presence again

For the first time in about two years, Kake has a village public safety officer.

Juneau School District Superintendent Bridget Weiss speaks during a Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018. Weiss is currently the interim superintendent, and the board members discussed next steps for selecting a permanent superintendent at Tuesday’s meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Public invited to weigh in on superintendent search

There’s a chance this Saturday.

The former Public Safety Building on Whittier Street serves as an overnight shelter in the winter. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Shelter will provide place to sleep this winter

It was well used last winter.