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Photo: Family fishing

updated 12:03am

Members of the Arimitsu family of California fish off the rocks in front of the Juneau Yacht Club on Tuesday. Read More

Baked Alaska: Unusual heat wave hits 49th state

Today, 11:39am

A heat wave hitting Alaska may not rival the blazing heat of Phoenix or Las Vegas, but to residents of the 49th state, the days of hot weather feel like a stifling oven - or a tropical paradise.

Driver awarded $375K for crash with patrol car

Today, 12:41pm

ANCHORAGE - A man injured when an Anchorage police officer drove through a red light and into his pickup truck has been awarded $375,000 in a civil lawsuit.
The Anchorage jury, however, rejected Melvin Rush's claim for $2.5 million in punitive damages.

Sullivan said he will run for lieutenant governor

Today, 12:43pm

ANCHORAGE - The mayor of Alaska's largest city announced plans to run for lieutenant governor next year, a day after Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell said he was running for U.S. Senate.
Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan joins Republican Sen.

Sen. Murkowski supports gay marriage

Today, 12:38pm

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

USCG suspends search for missing crewman

Today, 11:44am

The U.S. Coast Guard has suspended its search for a crewman who went missing near Porpoise Island, 40 miles west of Juneau, Monday.

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

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

AP PHOTOS: Astrodome, JFK terminal endangered

Man convicted of fraud wins appeal in 9th Circuit

Driver awarded $375K for crash with patrol car

Man shot, wounded during argument in Big Lake

Sullivan says he will run for lieutenant governor

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.