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Carl Schrader and his dog, Luna, on Sandy Beach on Oct. 18. Schrader, who is a longtime hospice volunteer, credits a strong personal meditation practice and walks with his dog with helping him restore his emotional energy after working with people who are dying and their families. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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Serving neighbors, supporting families, standing witness

Hospice volunteer reflects on his work

A brisk wind blows leaves into the water near Eagle Beach State Recreation area on Friday, Oct. 22. The falling leaves are one sign that winter is coming to Southeast Alaska. On Thursday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Climate Prediction Center released its winter outlook and predicted a second winter with a La Nina climate. (Dana Zigmund/Juneau Empire)

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A La Nina winter is coming

La Nina could mean colder-than-normal temps

James Connally (10), a senior, and Payton Grant, a junior, embrace following a touchdown. Connally caught and threw for a touchdown in the Huskies’ 30-17 loss to Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School. (Courtesy Photo / Larry Schrader)

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Juneau’s title chase comes to an end against East Anchorage

The Juneau Huskies finished their 2021 season as runner-ups for the state’s Division I title.

An Alaska Seaplanes aircraft bound for Skagway crashed during takeoff from Juneau International Airport on Oct. 22, 2021. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Plane crashes at Juneau International Airport

Passengers and pilot reported no injuries, said an Alaska Seaplanes spokesperson.

This photo from the Capt. George H. Whitney Photograph Collection shows a man, with wheelbarrow cart and two dogs in harness, transports beer barrels along boardwalk; pedestrians, buildings, and sign for Coon’s Drugstore in background in Juneau in 1886. Juneau and Douglas’ breweries were the subject of the Gastineau Channel Historical Society’s award-winning newsletter. (William Howard Case/ Alaska State Library - Historical Collections)

Neighbors

Local publication recognized with statewide award

It’s the second year in a row.

Agencies and family members are searching for a man reported missing on Sept. 29, 2021, whose truck was found near Perseverance Trail. (Courtesy photo / Juneau Police Department)

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Search continues for man reported missing in September

The 32-year-old man has been missing for nearly a month.

Anthony Mallott, president and CEO of Sealaska Corp. reflected on the 50th Anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act during the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce weekly lunch on Thursday.

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Mallott looks back — and forward — 50 years after ANCSA

Native corporates are big business in Alaska

The last cruise ship of the year, the Norwegian Encore, sails out of Juneau on Wednesday, Oct., 20, 2021, ending a cruise ship season that almost didn't happen. According to the Juneau's Docks and Harbor's department, the Encore brought more than 2,000 passengers Wednesday, far below an average year. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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Final cruise ship of 2021 leaves Juneau

A limited season winds down.

Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File Michelle Ward and Anthony Davidson walk their children, Kyesin, 6, left, CJ, 5, center, and Callen, 2, down Seward Street as they visit downtown merchants for Halloween 2018. This year, downtown businesses are taking a pass on trick-or-treating. However, options for spooky fun and treat gathering abound.

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Thrills and chills on tap for the capital city

Everything you need for your Halloween calendar

School district

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Superintendent: School staff highly vaccinated

Lots of testing.

Capital City Fire/Rescue and the Juneau Police Department are investigating a vehicle fire that occurred early on Oct. 20, 2021 as an intentionally set fire, said CCFR in a social media post. (Courtesy photo / CCFR)

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Car fire investigated as possible arson

The circumstances of the blaze make it unlikely to be an accident, said the fire marshal.

This March 2020 photo shows Juneau’s City Hall. On Tuesday, the canvass review board certified the 2021 municipal election results. The final results did not reflect any significant changes over the preliminary results that were released last Friday. (Peter Segall /Juneau Empire File)

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City officials certify election

Final count closely mirrors preliminary numbers

School board member Emil Mackey places a ballot in the drop box at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library vote center on Oct. 5. Three open seats on the Juneau School District Board of Education attracted eight candidates, including two write-in candidates. Based on the most recent election returns, write-in candidate Will Muldoon earned enough votes to win a seat on the board. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Professor says local results aren’t indicative of a national trend

Dynamics of the race led to write-in candidate win

A screenshot from the Alaska Redistricting Board website shows the latest version of proposed revisions to Juneau's legislative districts. Under this proposal, Rep. Andi Story, D-Juneau, would lose her seat without election. (Screenshot/ Alaska Redistricting Board)

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Redistricting board to take call-in comments

Wednesday and Saturday.

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City reports 87 new COVID cases, mostly 18 and younger

Majority of deaths in Sept, Oct.

Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire Stephen Qucang Blanchett, creative director of Rock Aak’w Indigenous Music Festival, shoots an ad for the festival, which will begin on Nov. 5, at Mayor Bill Overstreet Park on Oct. 19, 2021.

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‘The sky’s the limit’: Hopes are high for upcoming Indigenous music festival

Are you ready to r-Aak’w?

Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Cadet Program is in session once again, meeting at Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center the on the first three Saturdays of each month for high schoolers to learn more about the job. (Peter Segall / Juneau Empire)

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CCFR rekindles Cadet Program for high schoolers

Nineteen high schoolers are taking part in the freshly restarted program.

A body was found in the water near the Indian Cove dock on Sunday morning, Oct. 17, 2021 after a call to emergency services that she hadn’t returned from a walk. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Body found near Indian Cove dock early Sunday

Police are investigating, and the state medical examiner will perform an autopsy.

A driver and passenger were taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital for injuries sustained as they crashed attempting to avoid a U.S. Forest Service officer on Oct. 16, 2021. (Michael Penn / Juneau Empire File)

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Two hospitalized following crash

The driver of the vehicle was attempting to avoid a U.S. Forest Service officer.

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Then Now: Looking back on pandemic response

Comparing messaging from 1918 to 2021