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State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

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State museum wants help finishing ‘fantastically large’ octopus project

It’ll take more than eight arms to do this.

Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

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Sullivan to introduce legislation that would help victims of sexual assault

He wants Alaska’s “Choose Respect” campaign to go nationwide.

The family that shreds together, slays together

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The family that shreds together, slays together

Don’t call them the Osmonds.

Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

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Player of the Week: Brady Carandang

Video included.

Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

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Alaska Native weaving project honors survivors of violence

Family thread runs through endeavor.

Humor columnist Geoff Kirsch celebrates ten years of laughs

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Humor columnist Geoff Kirsch celebrates ten years of laughs

Read and hear what he has to say.

Once more with feeling: Juneau poetry contest winner gets second shot at state

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Once more with feeling: Juneau poetry contest winner gets second shot at state

It was a very happy birthday for high schooler Morgan Blackgoat.

Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

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Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

It would be the largest budget cut in the university’s 100-year history.

Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist

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Thunder Mountain students swap art with New York City artist

They’ve got mail.

Pete Boyd, a member of Capital City Fire/Rescue’s Special Teams unit, demonstrates how to get out of the water if you’ve fallen through the ice. The demonstration, which took place Saturday at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center, drew about 60 people and included a presentation with tips on how to be prepared in case you or another person falls through the ice. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Video: How to get out after falling through the ice

CCFR provides a demonstration.

Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

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Coast Guard suspends search for overdue flight

Three Juneau residents were aboard medevac plane traveling from Anchorage to Kake.

Dream come true: 8-year-old wins trip to Super Bowl

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Dream come true: 8-year-old wins trip to Super Bowl

‘Super Kid’ is Super Bowl bound.

Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

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Juneau schools get first snow day since 2011

Decision comes after a foot of snowfall.

It’s time for snow

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It’s time for snow

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Scott McCutcheon demonstrates with a rescue rope on Tuesday after helping save Bob Funk, a biker who had fallen through the ice at Mendenhall Lake, a few days earlier. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

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Meet the good Samaritan behind the dramatic Mendenhall Lake rescue

Right place, right time, right equipment.

Bob Funk retells his story on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, of falling through thin ice while riding his bicycle on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday. He was rescued by a skater who was carrying a throw rope. Funk said, “I went in and I think adrenaline took care of the first initial cold impact. I was busy working to get up on the ice and when I would it would break out from under me. I don’t know if I had enough in the tank to get myself out.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Man safe after breaking through Mendenhall Lake

‘Good citizen’ provides rescue.

After 30 years, DIPAC aquarium keeper calls it a career

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After 30 years, DIPAC aquarium keeper calls it a career

He’s got a fishy story.

Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

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Watch Live: Princess Cruises Capital City Classic basketball tournament

Tune in to see the games here.

Cabaret singers take on holiday classics

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Cabaret singers take on holiday classics

Gateway to cabaret will be open.

Heather Haugland teaches a salsa workshop at the Red Dog Saloon on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Salsa 101: How to dance with two left feet

Leave the XtraTufs at home.