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City expands free parking hours downtown

For some areas of downtown, free parking is starting a little earlier in the day. Beginning July 1,…

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Defendant in multiple cases takes plea agreement, to serve 25 days

Here is a list of recent court judgments recorded in Juneau District and Superior Courts: • Felicia Marcides…

“Courageous Heart” by Lindsay Carron. (Artwork courtesy of The Canvas)

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The Canvas hosts ‘animal identity’ workshop for kids

Juneau youth ages 8 and up are invited to explore their wild side with a weeklong “Creating your…

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Search is on for lost Hydaburg boater

The U.S. Coast Guard was searching Friday for a 20-year-old man after he did not return from a…

They’re here: It’s invasive species awareness week

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They’re here: It’s invasive species awareness week

Crawfish, “rock vomit” and sea Borgs: the Empire has written recently about a variety of invasive plants and…

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Auke Rec road to be closed Tuesday

Those looking to take in the view at Auke Recreation Area on Tuesday morning will have to wait…

In this file photo from 2012, Woosh Kinaadeiy&

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Woosh Kinaadeiyí adds music to poetry slam

Five local poets will take the stage Saturday for a unique performance at the Rockwell Ballroom for Woosh…

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Seward statue arrives, ready for unveiling

A long-awaited statue of William Henry Seward is ready to take its spot near the Alaska State Capitol…

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Deadline approaching for Fourth of July parade registration

There are already 22 organizations signed up to be in this year’s Juneau Fourth of July Parade, and…

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Cleanup process begins at Twin Lakes Playground

Nearly two months after the Twin Lakes Playground burned to the ground, the cleanup process began Tuesday morning.…

In this file photo from 2012, Misty Butler takes her dog, Bridger, for a spin on Mendenhall Lake. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Learn to kayak safely

Want to get out on the water, but are unsure of how to use the kayak that’s been…

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Author to speak about Treadwell Mine history

It’s been almost 100 years since the Treadwell Mine operated on Douglas Island, but the mine has gotten…

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Runners will use Mount Roberts Trail for Thursday morning race

The Juneau Trail and Road Runners will hit Mount Roberts Saturday morning for the annual Run to the…

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Expert to present on infant mental health

Sound mental health is vital for a community, from its oldest members to its youngest. At the Mendenhall…

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum, pictured April 2017.

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Donation aims to bring more students to City Museum

Getting students closer to local history just became easier. The Juneau Community Foundation’s Empty Chair Project is making…

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Alea Oien takes top prize at Gold Rush Days

Alea Oien took home another top prize from Gold Rush Days, coming out as the best female miner…

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Pre-register for Only Fools Run at Midnight

Pre-registration is under way through June 22 for the Only Fools Run at Midnight event on June 24.…

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TR stages ‘Running With Pretty Sharp Things’

This year, playwright and Theater in the Rough co-founder Aaron Elmore celebrated 25 years of producing plays in…

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Smoke detectors avert more serious fire at Riverside Drive home

Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Fire Chief Chad Cameron credited the smoke detectors in a residence for averting a…

Bear cub in the meadow at the Mendenhall Glacier on June 8. (Photo by Kerry Howard)

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Bear necessities: What you need to know to stay safe

Southeast Alaska is bear country. This time of year, Alaska’s ursine denizens are frequenting neighborhoods and local trails…