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Eaglecrest to partially open this weekend
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League of Women Voters of Juneau volunteers prepare Annie Boochever’s book about civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich “Fighter in Velvet Gloves” for mailing at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: Packing Party for Peratrovich Book

Book about Native Alaska civil rights leader is being sent to every middle school in Alaska.

League of Women Voters of Juneau volunteers prepare Annie Boochever’s book about civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich “Fighter in Velvet Gloves” for mailing at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building on Monday, Dec. 2, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case

Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case

The teenager remains hospitalized.

  • Dec 3, 2019
  • By RACHEL D’ORO Associated Press
  • Local News
Southeast Alaska teen hospitalized in state’s first vaping injury case
New group forms to advocate for ferries

New group forms to advocate for ferries

Their plans are ambitious, but vague at this point.

New group forms to advocate for ferries
Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten

Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten

He was beaten to death with a baseball bat.

  • Dec 2, 2019
  • By DAN JOLING Associated Press
  • Crime
Police say Seward homicide victim was lured, beaten
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Sign up for health care before Dec. 15 deadline
Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Energy efficiency nonprofits to hold free workshop

Experts will be there to help explain details and benefits.

Jake Eames, right, and David Nash install an air-to-air heat pump system to a Mendenhall Valley home Thursday that formerly was using oil for heating in 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Minority spokesman: Gillis confirmed to Alaska House seat
Deer taken on Douglas was third lowest last year in 22 years. What’s going on?
Deer taken on Douglas was third lowest last year in 22 years. What’s going on?
2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams
2019-20 Basketball Preview: Upperclassmen talent galore for Juneau teams
This Juneau man loves speed skating. Now he’s spreading that passion to others.
This Juneau man loves speed skating. Now he’s spreading that passion to others.
Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations

Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations

Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By LaVern Beier
Opinion: Tongass Roadless Rule reversal threatens brown bear populations
Spare a thankful thought for religious freedom

Spare a thankful thought for religious freedom

It’s one thing I am grateful for this Thanksgiving.

  • Dec 1, 2019
  • By Brian Crapo For the Juneau Empire
Spare a thankful thought for religious freedom
Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok

Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok

He stood tall in net.

  • Nov 30, 2019
  • Juneau Empire
Player of the Week: Dawson Hickok
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Annie Fritze of Dillingham moves stuffed animals made of fur at Juneau Public Market, Friday Nov. 30, 2019. The handmade creatures were created using a variety of furs, including otter and lynx. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner

Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner

Thirty-three years and three generations.

Three generations of Juneauites volunteer for Thanksgiving Dinner
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
A U.S. Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk searches Gastineau Channel for a possible missing boater after the boat Sealion was found adrift near the Petro Marine docks on Nov. 29, 2019. (Yang-Hui Lee | Courtesy Photo)
Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane

Vehicle traffic was initially blocked in all directions.

Breaking: CCFR responds to smoky home on Birch Lane
Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil

The governor hopes to move past the rancor.

Dunleavy marks 1st year in office amid turmoil
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)