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Animal Control Officer Karen Wood holds one of 27 cats rescued from a Juneau home last week at the Gastineau Humane Society on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. The first batch of cats will be available for adoption on Monday with more later in the week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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243 lives: Animal shelter asks for help after 27 cats arrive from one home

The Gastineau Humane Society is asking for the public’s help after a Juneau homeowner surrendered 27 young cats…

Juneau International Airport firefighters and personnel lift a private aircraft that had landing gear failure while landing at the airport on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Landing gear malfunction forces plane to land on belly

A pilot was forced to land his Cessna 210 airplane without landing gear Sunday at Juneau International Airport…

Dredging is taking place as the DIPAC Macaulay Salmon Hatchery on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, to make room for salmon rearing pens. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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DIPAC dredging more room for fish under channel net pen

If you’ve driven by the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery lately, you might have noticed a bit of construction work…

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Downtown stabbing leaves man with ‘serious’ injuries

A 31-year-old ended up in the hospital with multiple stab wounds early Saturday morning, and a suspect is…

Greysen Fawcett, left, reacts during a video reveal of his new room on Saturday during a Make-a-Wish Foundation celebration at the Juneau Gymnastics Academy. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

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A gamer’s wish granted

Local boy Graysen Fawcett is a pretty typical first grader. He’s a “rough and tumble” kid with a…

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Man indicted for stabbing earlier this month

After an alleged stabbing Jan. 4, a Juneau man was indicted this week on one count of first-degree…

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How you can help with snow removal

With severe winter weather in the forecast for Juneau this weekend, snow is projected to pile up around…

The future of king salmon fishing in Southeast will change this week as the Board of Fisheries considers proposals to boost struggling Chinook stocks on the Chilkat and Taku rivers. The board convened in Sitka Thursday for a 13-day meeting that will resume Monday morning. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Board of Fisheries weighs proposals protecting Chinook stocks in Southeast

The future of king salmon fishing in Southeast will change this week as the Board of Fisheries considers…

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United Way collecting donations all month in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the United Way of Southeast Alaska AmeriCorps Program is collecting…

Dr. Mark Miller, superintendent for the Juneau School District, gives an overview of the district’s budget at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Appearing with Miller are Brian Holst, school board president, left, Ted Wilson, Director of Teaching and Learning, center, and Bridget Weiss, Director of Student Services, right. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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As budgets tighten, community partnerships key in arts education

Speaking at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Thursday, Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller was frank about…

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Heavy snow forecast for Friday; will turn to rain this weekend

Juneau will soon have a reminder of what makes a normal winter. On Thursday morning, the National Weather…

A wolf stands at the edge of Sandy Beach parking lot on Saturday. (Peter Fellman | Courtesy Photo)

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Man encounters wolf at Sandy Beach

Peter Fellman’s friendly dog Bingo is an ambassador of sorts. He’s an easy-going “mongrel” of a mutt who…

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Juneau removes eagle nest protections from land use code

Alaska’s capital city removed protections for eagle nests from its land use code. Some Juneau officials said the…

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Free legal advice available Monday

Getting legal help can be a costly, timely process. This Monday, however, legal advice for people in four…

Assembly member and City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee Chair Jesse Kiehl poses a question Wednesday about the possibility of the city getting involved in the process of Hydro One purchasing Alaska Energy Light & Power. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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City looks at being ‘intervener’ in purchase of AEL&P

City officials are mulling getting further involved in the pending sale of Juneau’s electric utility. During a lengthy…

Harry F. Snyder Photograph Collection: Treadwell, Alaska, 1916-1918. ASL-PCA-38

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History of Treadwell Ditch Trail subject of Saturday lecture

When it was still in operation, the famed Treadwell Mine depended on water sourced from a miles-long ditch…

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Program features music of Northern composers

This weekend, two musical performances will show off the music of Northern composers. Arctic Dreams, the latest installment…

Multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Friday is last day to share thoughts on future of Fred Meyer intersection

Friday is the final day for people to share their thoughts on ideas on the future of the…

Baton-wielding burglar headed to trial next month

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Baton-wielding burglar headed to trial next month

A Juneau man who allegedly broke into a Mendenhall Valley home and beat a man with a metal…

Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller smiles at Student Representative Dessa Gerger, a junior at Juneau-Douglas High School, at an Aug. 8, 2017 Board of Education meeting. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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School Board lists requests, priorities ahead of legislative session

As this year’s legislative session quickly approaches, the Juneau Board of Education is making its priorities clear. In…