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Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, talks about the closing of her business after 22 years on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Downtown boutique closes doors after 22 years as owner looks to move on

It was 22 years ago, but Lisa Ryals still remembers her first sale. She was just 21 years…

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Planetarium fundraises for new projector

The Friends of the Marie Drake Planetarium, a group of volunteers whose mission is to provide astronomy education…

State wildlife biologist Kris Larson photographed this wolf on Prince of Wales Island in November 2016. (Courtesy Photo | Kris Larson ADF&G)

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A predator and a pedestal

Judy and Herb Wright operate the Point Baker Trading Post from May to September, selling milk and eggs…

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Juneau man ends up in Seattle hospital after assault on Franklin Street

A Juneau man is in a Seattle hospital for treatment of facial injuries after a Thursday night assault…

Kate Troll

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Author to talk climate change at Evening at Egan

Local author and former City and Borough of Juneau Assembly member Kate Troll will discuss her new book,…

Alexander Dolitsky, Director of the Alaska-Siberia Research Center, speaks about his book “Old Russia in Modern America: Living Traditions of the Russian Old Believers” at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Alaska-Siberia researcher looks to cultural group for larger societal answers

Alexander Dolitsky, author and Alaska-Siberia Research Center Director, started his talk to the Chamber of Commerce luncheon by…

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Rain-snow mix expected Monday

Juneau’s first snowfall of the season may come almost right on schedule. National Weather Service forecasters here expect…

The south-facing wall of the Marine Parking Garage could serve as the location of a large mural that would greet visitors to town. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Group proposes mural to welcome visitors

More than a million tourists visited Juneau this summer, with many of them sending postcards to friends back…

In this July 2013 photo, a black bear hunts for salmon in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Council: Subsistence trappers don’t need tags, proposal would allow bear baiting in Southeast

A proposal passed Thursday that would no longer require subsistence hunters to mark their traps with identifying numbers…

Wolf kills dog in Lemon Creek

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Wolf kills dog in Lemon Creek

A local woman is warning Juneau dog walkers to use leashes after her family dog was killed by…

Sections of picket fence are loaded onto a flatbed trailer as work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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One day left for playground picket pickup

This Saturday marks the final deadline for those looking for their memento from the former Project Playground at…

Business people gather for a meeting. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

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Deadline approaching for career-seeking program

It’s never too late to find the right career, and The Learning Center is hoping to help adults…

Mendenhall Valley residents can sign up to receive text messages about air quality emergencies. (Photo courtesy of Thinkstock)

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Air emergency notification just a text message away

Mendenhall Valley residents might not even have to leave their homes to find out if it’s safe to…

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Alaska-Siberia relations at center of Chamber luncheon

Russia and Alaska face similar challenges, and Thursday’s Chamber of Commerce luncheon will look at some of them.…

Coast Guard scares its way to large food bank donation

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Coast Guard scares its way to large food bank donation

An organization that keeps people safe proved to be pretty good at scaring people this past weekend. U.S.…

A fellow boater comes to the aid of a boat in the process of sinking in Indian Cove in Juneau on Oct. 30, 2017. The boat has about 150 gallons of diesel fuel on it, according to the Coast Guard. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Owner, Coast Guard working to limit environmental effect of sinking boat

On Monday morning, a boat began sinking in Indian Cove. By Tuesday afternoon, it was still barely afloat…

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer, right, congratulates Deputy Chief David Campbell, second from right, Lt. Krag Campbell, and Sgt. Ben Beck, left, during a promotions ceremony at the police station on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Trio of officers earn promotions

A full room of spectators at the Juneau Police Department headquarters on Monday leaned forward all at once…

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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Report: Juneau’s mining ordinance fairly typical

Earlier this month, an Anchorage consultant filed his report on Juneau’s mining ordinance, and the Assembly Mining Subcommittee…

In this Oct. 31, 2016 photo, Lisa Ryals, owner of Lisa Davidson’s Boutique, hands out candy to trick-or-treaters Kyesin Davidson, 4, right, and his brother, CJ, for Halloween. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Be safe this Halloween

Happy Halloween, Juneau! For those wanting to trick-or-treat downtown on Halloween day, 50 downtown businesses will welcome trick-or-treaters…

The Calhoun Avenue Bridge of Gold Creek remains closed on Monday, Oct. 30, 2017, so state inspectors can check for damage after Friday’s storm. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Flume Trail closed by landslide

Last week’s rainstorm has passed, but its effects will linger for at least a few weeks. On Monday,…