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In this file photo from June 26, 2018, a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau. (Courtesy photo | Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios via U.S. Coast Guard)
In this file photo from June 26, 2018, a helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka carries out training in Juneau. (Courtesy photo | Petty Officer 1st Class Jon-Paul Rios via U.S. Coast Guard)
Marine scientist Molly Zaleski gives public comment during a hearing held by NOAA on proposed whale habitats being created in the coastal waters of the West Coast at University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Marine scientist Molly Zaleski gives public comment during a hearing held by NOAA on proposed whale habitats being created in the coastal waters of the West Coast at University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
What can trees tell us about avalanche history? Quite a bit.
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What can trees tell us about avalanche history? Quite a bit.
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JDHS surprises crosstown foe in region semis

JDHS surprises crosstown foe in region semis

They’re winners of two in a row.

JDHS surprises crosstown foe in region semis
Photos: See JDHS and TMHS meet at volleyball region championship

Photos: See JDHS and TMHS meet at volleyball region championship

Juneau-Douglas ends Thunder Mountain streak.

Photos: See JDHS and TMHS meet at volleyball region championship
Chris Shapp, left, and Dave Lefebvre, center, of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, stand with Jim Harmon, executive director of SeaShare, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Seashare donated a 40-foot freezer van and 20,000 pounds of seafood to the foodbank. SeaShare is a nonprofit founded in 1994 to help the seafood industry donate to hunger-relief efforts. The effort has prevented 5 million pounds of bycatch over 25 years from being dumped back into the ocean. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: A fishy donation

A nonprofit donated 20,000 pounds of seafood.

Chris Shapp, left, and Dave Lefebvre, center, of the Southeast Alaska Food Bank, stand with Jim Harmon, executive director of SeaShare, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Seashare donated a 40-foot freezer van and 20,000 pounds of seafood to the foodbank. SeaShare is a nonprofit founded in 1994 to help the seafood industry donate to hunger-relief efforts. The effort has prevented 5 million pounds of bycatch over 25 years from being dumped back into the ocean. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jim Johnsen is greeted by Rep. Sam Kito, right, as then-new University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, center, looks on during a gathering at Centennial Hall. Caulfield announced Friday he will be retiring. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this July 7, 2015 file photo, Jim Johnsen is greeted by Rep. Sam Kito, right, as then-new University of Alaska Southeast Chancellor Rick Caulfield, center, looks on during a gathering at Centennial Hall. Caulfield announced Friday he will be retiring. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this file photo from Sept. 15, 2016, University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the University of Alaska Southeast Recreation Center. Johnsen and the UA board discussed tuition increases and budget concerns Friday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
Empire Live: University of Alaska Board of Regents votes to delay tuition increase decision
n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Early blows for state of Alaska in prominent cases

The state has suffered recent blows in lawsuits.

n this file photo from Feb. 25, 2019, Kevin Clarkson answers questions in front of the House Judiciary Committee. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum
Photos: All-Alaska Biennial exhibit on display at the Alaska State Museum
Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins

Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins

Juneau-Douglas takes their first victory on Thursday.

Photos: Regional volleyball tournament begins
Player of the Week: Noah Loseby

Player of the Week: Noah Loseby

Catch him if you can.

Player of the Week: Noah Loseby
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
With a nod to Trump, BLM to hold annual sale of oil lands
Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales

Plans are still being made but taxes could be here by spring.

Alaska could soon put taxes on online sales
Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon
Empire Live: What’s the Remote Sellers Tax? City finance director Jeff Rogers at the Chamber Luncheon
How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law

A year after ending segregation, the Supreme Court denied Native Americans Fifth Amendment rights.

How US reached ‘rock bottom’ of American Indian law
Weekend forecast: Wind and cold temperatures (but probably no snow)
Weekend forecast: Wind and cold temperatures (but probably no snow)
Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Brewery and distillery regulations widely panned in public comments

The people have spoken, and they don’t like a proposed definition change.

Matt Barnaby, co-owner and brewer at the Barnaby Brewing Company, photographed on Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019, has added his name to a list of commenters who don’t like a proposed definition change by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that would limit the sorts of activities that can happen in breweries and distilleries. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Timothy Ray Young, 54, was arrested Nov. 7, 2019 for two counts of assault in the 3rd degree and one count of misconduct with weapons in the 2nd degree for firing two flares into an apartment and shooting out the window with a rifle during an altercation in the Coho Park Apartments. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man arrested after flare gun, rifle fired in apartment during fight

The suspect was arrested without incident Wednesday evening

Timothy Ray Young, 54, was arrested Nov. 7, 2019 for two counts of assault in the 3rd degree and one count of misconduct with weapons in the 2nd degree for firing two flares into an apartment and shooting out the window with a rifle during an altercation in the Coho Park Apartments. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

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