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Fish Board: Spotter planes out, Chinook actions on hold for now

The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted to ban spotter planes in Southeast salmon fisheries and provided some relief…

Tourists line up with their selfie sticks in front of the “Welcome to Juneau” sign after arriving by the first cruise ships of the season on Monday, May 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City expects half a million more this year in tourism ‘head tax’

City officials expect to receive more money in marine passenger fees this year than last — half a…

Rep. Justin Parish, D-Juneau, speaks at a joint meeting of the Juneau Legislative Delegation and the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Local lawmakers worried about funding for ferry service, public safety

The uncertain future of the Alaska Marine Highway System and funding for public safety services dominated the conversation…

Brant Secunda, as pictured on the Dance of the Deer Foundation website.

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This New Jersey-raised man wants to hold expensive ‘shamanic retreat’ in Juneau. Alaska Native leaders are not having it.

An Alaska Native leader has asked a non-indigenous shaman to cancel a pricey retreat to Juneau which she…

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Police seek man wanted for assault, possible vehicle theft

A man charged with assault and suspected of vehicle theft is still at large, and the Juneau Police…

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City requests public input on upcoming Shaune Drive improvement project

Before putting the project out to bid, City and Borough of Juneau officials are hoping to get some…

Mayo Schmidt, President and CEO of Hydro One Limited, center, gives an overview of the Ontario-based electric utility as Scott Morris, Avista Chairman, President and CEO, left, and Dennis Vermillion, Senior Vice President of Avista Corp. and President of Avista Utilities, listen during a public meeting with leadership from Hydro One, Avista and AEL&P at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Hydro One, Avista travel to Juneau to try to ease concern about future of AEL&P

On Thursday, members of the public and the city’s government had their chance to ask questions directly to…

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Annual film festival celebrates legacy of women’s rights

Every year, the Juneau Pro-Choice Coalition hosts the LUNAFEST film festival in January to celebrate women’s reproductive rights.…

A small fire began in the basement of a home on Ross Way on Wednesday night. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Nobody injured in house fire downtown

A little before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kalean Rielly smelled smoke as she was alone at her mother’s house…

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Coast Guard rescues woman who jumped into Gastineau Channel

The Coast Guard says it rescued a woman who jumped into Gastineau Channel Tuesday evening from a downtown…

In this Jan. 18, 2017 photo, Gov. Bill Walker speaks during his State of the State address before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Watch Gov. Walker’s State of State address live Thursday night

Gov. Bill Walker is giving his annual State of State Address Thursday night and you can watch it…

In this December 2015 photo, Juneau residents view artwork and listen to music at The Canvas during Gallery Walk. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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The Canvas to host annual fundraising dinner Jan. 27

The Canvas Community Art Studio & Gallery is holding its annual fundraising dinner this Saturday, Jan. 27 from…

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Juneau man arrested as fugitive from justice

A Juneau man was arrested Sunday as a fugitive from justice after escaping custody in Washington state, according…

Trillium Landing is a 49-unit apartment complex currently under construction in the Vintage Business Park for persons aged 55 and over. The complex includes studios, one and two-bedroom units and is scheduled to open in September. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Free forum tackles local housing issues

Housing is always a hot topic in Juneau, and those who are curious about the city’s housing market…

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Herring, salmon draw public heat at Fish Board

The Alaska Board of Fisheries wrapped up four days of public testimony on Southeast fisheries Tuesday with most…

Downtown Juneau in the summer. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire File)

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City looking for designs of downtown banners

The city is looking to update the banners that hang from downtown light poles, and is looking to…

The downtown parking garage. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Downtown parking garage level reserved for legislative staff

As legislators flood back into Juneau for session, parking will be a little tougher to find downtown. Starting…

Police respond to death on campus at UAS

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Police respond to death on campus at UAS

Juneau police responded to a report of a death on campus at the University of Alaska Southeast Sunday…

Attorney General Jahna Lindemuth (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Tlingit and Haida hosts criminal justice talk and free lunch

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska will kick off its series of lunchtime…

Celebrate Dr. King’s dream with the Black Awareness Association

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Celebrate Dr. King’s dream with the Black Awareness Association

The Black Awareness Association of Juneau will hold their annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration…