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The World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest took place on Jan. 6, 2017. A movie night Saturday, Nov. 18 aims to raise money for the Eaglecrest Foundation. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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New Warren Miller movie showing twice Saturday

Prolific ski movie director Warren Miller’s 68th movie is out, and those in Juneau will have two chances…

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City sets opening date for warming center

Starting Dec. 1, some of Juneau’s most vulnerable residents will have a place to sleep on nights where…

Playing with Fish. (Photo by Elizabeth Figus, a speaker at Fishermen’s Expo)

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Fishermen Expo a festival of information, ideas, and connections

Fishermen from Sitka and beyond gathered last week for a fall Fishermen’s Expo from Nov. 7–9. The Alaska…

The first snow of the season covers Juneau on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

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Friday’s snowfall was normal, and that’s unusual

Juneau’s first snowfall of the season brought 3.5 inches of heavy, wet flakes to Juneau International Airport on…

Susan Bell, of The McDowell Group, discusses challenges facing the Alaska Marine Highway System during a Republican Women of Juneau lunch at Prospector Hotel on Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Researchers developing plan for future of Alaska Marine Highway

At the Southeast Conference in September, conference leaders announced a plan to reform the Alaska Marine Highway System,…

A man skis at Eaglecrest in January. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Skiing at Eaglecrest on Thursday. Michael Penn | Juneau Empire

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Throwback movie night raises money for Eaglecrest Foundation

The snow has begun to fall in Juneau, which means it’s time for SNOvember at the Gold Town…

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Annual event encourages tobacco users to stop for a day

Taking just one day off from smoking can be the first step in quitting for good, and this…

Romantic chamber music at the state library

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Romantic chamber music at the state library

Con Brio Chamber Series will hold its “Love in the Last of the Light – a concert of…

Nathan Gaudreault, left, and Tyler Gress work their way up The Rock Dump’s climbing walls on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2008. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Rock Dump fundraises to move gym

Juneau’s only climbing gym is looking for a new location. The move comes with a big fundraising challenge,…

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)

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Looking to donate food this Thanksgiving season? Here’s how.

This time of year, as Juneau residents prepare their Thanksgiving feasts, a few local organizations are helping those…

Kindness and free cocoa at field house

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Kindness and free cocoa at field house

The Juneau Police Department Year of Kindness (JPDYOK) Steering Committee will be hosting “Cocoa and Kindness” at the…

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FOX fight blocks football in Juneau

A dispute between Juneau’s FOX TV affiliate and cable TV provider GCI is likely to keep Alaskans from…

The Mendenhall Glacier on Nov. 7, 2017. (Angelo Saggiomo | Juneau Empire)

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Tourism businesses to Congress: Step up for recreation

Southeast tourism leaders are asking Congress to increase U.S. Forest Service recreation funding, they wrote in an open…

Alaska Electric Light & Power President and General Manager Connie Hulbert speaks to the City and Borough of Juneau Finance Committee on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017. Hulbert sought to help the committee members further understand the process that the Regulatory Commission of Alaska goes through to set electric rates. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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AEL&P president expresses faith that rates will not rise under new ownership

Getting people to understand electric rates and the way they’re regulated is a tough task. Connie Hulbert, the…

Robert Gibson, a glass blower from Skagway, shows off his wares at the 2013 Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge Holiday Bazaar in Juneau. This year’s bazaar is taking place this Saturday. (Photo courtesy of Elfrida Nord)

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Holiday Bazaar aims to prep Juneau for season

The Sons of Norway, Svalbard Lodge of Juneau wasn’t able to hold its annual Holiday Bazaar last year,…

Employees of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development watch mining students in the Entry Level Underground Mining Training program learn how to hand drill in the AJ Mine in June 2010. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Mining Committee examines applications, possible roles of public members

Applications are coming in from members of the public looking to be on the Assembly Mining Committee, and…

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Fashion, shopping event aims to raise money, self-esteem

Local fashion will be on display Saturday, with the intent of helping build self-esteem in the Juneau community.…

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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State regulators reject sale of AEL&P to Canadian firm

Alaska’s utility regulator has rejected a request from Canadian firm Hydro One to take over Alaska Electric Light…

Water remains open in front of Nugget Falls on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau man found dead at Mendenhall Glacier

A man has been found dead in the water at the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area, according to Alaska…

Juneau police guard a body found along the waterfront south of the Juneau Public Library on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Body discovered near downtown library

Construction workers near the Marine Parking Garage downtown reported the discovery of a body to the Juneau Police…