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Goldbelt Heritage and Peregrine Technical Solutions are hosting a weeklong Cyber Camp from June 5-9 at Juneau-Douglas High School. (stock image)

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Cyber Camp hopes to introduce students to computer technology careers

The number of computer and information technology jobs on the market is growing rapidly, and some local students…

SEACC takes hikers through mining history with look at future

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SEACC takes hikers through mining history with look at future

Though it’s been closed for decades, the Alaska-Juneau Mine has been a topic of discussion at City Hall…

Juneau Police Department Sgt. Shawn Phelps grilling up some burgers at the mobile command post, which was set up at Eagle Beach over Memorial Day weekend for added enforcement. (Photo courtesy of the Juneau Police Department)

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Juneau Police ramp up enforcement during Memorial Day weekend, report one DWI arrest

The Juneau Police Department ramped up its patrols over the Memorial Day weekend and installed its Mobile Incident…

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Former employee arrested after reportedly robbing downtown Juneau business at knifepoint

A former employee of a downtown store was arrested Tuesday night after reportedly stealing a bank deposit bag…

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Tourist dies atop Mt. Roberts, no foul play suspected

A tourist from California died atop Mt. Roberts Tuesday despite prolonged efforts to revive him. No foul play…

As part of Pride Week, SEAGLA will host the popular drag show GLITZ at Centennial Hall on Wednesday, June 17. (Eric Adam | For the Juneau Empire file)

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Juneau Pride begins Friday, boasting bigger events

With each year, the Juneau Pride event involves more and more people, but this year the organizers are…

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SEAL will host dog-friendly 5K fun run on June 10

Dog walkers, runners and Juneauites just looking for a little fresh air are invited to a 5-kilometer run…

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Travelodge robber will get 2 years in prison; second man also pleads guilty

Both men involved in a robbery at the Travelodge in December 2015 have taken plea agreements, avoiding a…

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski will visit Juneau this week

Alaska’s senior U.S. Senator is coming to Juneau. On Thursday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will speak to the…

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Open house to provide information about Tlingit-Haida application

In the interest of clearing up misconceptions and keeping the community in the loop, Central Council Tlingit &…

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Meet the man behind the purple van — Mark Calvert’s Juneau Airport Shuttle

For Mark Calvert, a Juneau resident for the past seven years, business couldn’t be better. Last week, Calvert…

Visitors make use of the free internet connection at the Downtown Public Library on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. A city budget meeting on Tuesday is looking at possible cuts to libraries to help balance the budget. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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CBJ could make last-minutes cuts to libraries’ budget

Though the City and Borough of Juneau’s budget process for next year is almost finished, the Juneau Public…

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AWARE to host Alaska Men Stopping Violence workshops

AWARE and the Juneau Violence Prevention Coalition will be teaming up in June with national organization Men Stopping…

Various flavors of ice cream. (Thinkstock)

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A good cause for sweet tooths

On Monday, May 29, from 1-3 p.m., the Gastineau Channel Senior Center Advisory Council will be hosting its…

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Burn smart, be safe with fire over Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of summer in Alaska and with it the potential for increased…

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Chamber golf outing registration open

Success on the fairway could lead to a free trip to the runway at the third annual Juneau…

In this file photo from 2015, a protester stands next to rubber boots on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol during a rally to bring attention to the long-term protection of transboundary waters, principally the Taku, Stikine and Unuk watersheds. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Mallott holds Transboundary mines meeting

Proposed Canadian mining projects on several shared rivers in Southeast Alaska has alarmed tribes, fishermen and environmental groups…

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Local authors take to sea in annual event

Six local authors will take to the sea Friday for an evening of whale-watching, wine tasting and literary…

The newly remodeled section of the Douglas Harbor. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Douglas Harbor ribbon-cutting ceremony taking place Friday

Though it opened up in mid-April, the newly renovated Douglas Harbor will be officially introduced to the public…

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum is offering historical downtown walking tours every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday through Sept. 21. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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City Museum starts downtown history tour

The Juneau-Douglas City Museum hosts walking history tours of downtown this Thursday and every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday…