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Photo: Eagle chase

updated 8:47pm

Scot Tiernan, a volunteer with the Juneau Raptor Center, tries to sneak up on a juvenile bald eagle at the Wayside Park on Channel Drive on Tuesday. Center volunteers received a call that the bird was unable to fly and was laying on the park grass.

Gov. signs school construction funding bill

06/19/13

Schools that were previously in a funding black hole - including three Southeast districts - are now eligible for support from the State of Alaska for construction projects. On Tuesday Gov.

Heart attack victim thanks good Samaritan bystanders for giving CPR

06/19/13

The last thing Home Depot employee Bryant Bearfield remembers before his 5'10" frame came lumbering down and the back of his head smacked the concrete floor was selling a customer a lawn mower.

NASA offering online space education for Alaskans

06/19/13

Elementary school students looking for an outer-planetary experience are being offered the opportunity to learn more in the subjects of science, technology and engineering through a program offered by NASA mentors.

Photo: Preparing for the Rush

06/19/13

Jerry Harmon, left, and Zach Bicknell paint timbers to be used in this weekend's Gold Rush Days competitions at Savikko Park. Both men and women compete in mining and lumberjack skills to showcase Juneau's heritage industries.

Sen. Murkowski supports gay marriage

06/19/13

WASHINGTON - Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Wednesday said she supports gay marriage, making her the third Senate Republican to do so.

Kerttula praises Murkowski gay marriage support 8:50pm | Comments: 2

Photo: Family fishing 12:03am

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state 11:39am

Sullivan said he will run for lieutenant governor 12:43pm | Comments: 4

Treadwell Society wants your mining miscellaneum 5:32pm | Comments: 1

USCG suspends search for missing crewman 11:44am

Police Calls for June 20, 2013 8:55pm

Photo: Paving the way 12:00am | Comments: 1

Gift shop owner charged with failing to pay restitution for unpaid city sales taxes 8:59am | Comments: 2

Driver awarded $375K for crash with patrol car 12:41pm | Comments: 2

Sealaska lands bill moves forward 12:01am | Comments: 6

Traumatic injury remains a leading cause of death, disability in Southeast 12:02am | Comments: 4

Treadwell to run for US Senate 12:01am | Comments: 7

Rustan Burton begins as publisher of the Empire 12:01am | Comments: 3

Juneau riders tackle Kluane cycling race 12:06am

Anchorage residents make run on mosquito products 12:02am

Senate panel advances bills on lands, Denali name 12:00am

Local Lens 12:04am

Around Town for Wednesday 12:02am

Police & Fire for Wednesday, June 19, 2013 5:38am

Alaska News

Petersburg, Seattle among best yachting cities

Man convicted of fraud wins appeal in 9th Circuit

AP PHOTOS: Astrodome, JFK terminal endangered

Driver awarded $375K for crash with patrol car

Man shot, wounded during argument in Big Lake

Opinion

The pursuit of happiness - without government interference

Not too long ago, I had the honor of nominating an Alaskan family as "Angels in Adoption," a celebration of the selflessness shown by foster care families and those who adopt children.

My Turn: Protecting our legacy and future

Sports

Photos: Little League Prep Shots

Juneau's Gastineau Channel Little League teams are closing in on season finishes.

Juneau riders tackle Kluane cycling race

Local Sports Schedule

Sports On TV

UCLA defeats Wolfpack 2-1 at College World Series

Outdoors

Wild Shots

Reader-submitted images of Mother Nature in Southeast, Alaska.

A Trip South: The curse of the gringo

Sport fish roundup

Sitka residents nab winning spots in NPRB annual photo contest

Final JAS Bird Walk happening on Brotherhood Bridge Trail

Arts & Culture

Art in unusual places

The Empire's Arts & Culture section welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Submit images to amy.fletcher@juneauempire.com.