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Ridicule pole makes it to Juneau for recall effort
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Ridicule pole makes it to Juneau for recall effort

Totem pole shaming Trump and Dunleavy made the rounds in the capital city.

Ridicule pole makes it to Juneau for recall effort
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Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill speaks during the weekly Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Moose Lodge on Thursday, August 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Live: Bartlett Hospital CEO talks to Chamber of Commerce

Hospital adminstrator Chuck Bill has been here since 2014.

Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chuck Bill speaks during the weekly Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Moose Lodge on Thursday, August 1, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau
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Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau

Singer plays to a full house.

Photos: Norah Jones performs in Juneau
Stranded: Ferry strikes leave visitors, businesses and locals high and dry
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Stranded: Ferry strikes leave visitors, businesses and locals high and dry

Ferry worker strike has left visitors to the region trapped.

Stranded: Ferry strikes leave visitors, businesses and locals high and dry
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A fisherman approaches the boat launch with its current fish cleaning station at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public Works Committee nixes Amalga Harbor dock extension

Residents stand up against Docks and Harbors plan.

A fisherman approaches the boat launch with its current fish cleaning station at Amalga Harbor on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns
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Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns

Controversial show pushed out of the nest.

Perseverance Theatre swaps out play amid controversy, financial concerns
Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz talks with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) during a visit to Juneau, Alaska, July 29, 2019. (USCG Photo | PAC Matthew Schofield)

Commandant of Coast Guard, members of Congress visit Juneau

Representatives accompanied the Commandant to see the Coast Guard in Alaska as the focus shifts towards the Arctic.

Commandant of the Coast Guard Adm. Karl Schultz talks with Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) during a visit to Juneau, Alaska, July 29, 2019. (USCG Photo | PAC Matthew Schofield)
Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Have love of music, will travel: Southeast artists are heading Southwest

First, they’ll play a hometown show.

Hip Hop duo of Arias “A.J.” Hoyle and Chris Talley perform an opening act before Khu.eex’ performance at Centennial Hall on Monday, Jan. 28, 2019. Both young artists will be part of an Alaskan contingent traveling to Austin. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
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Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule

Happy First Friday, Juneau.

Pressed plants, National Coloring Book Day and lots of local artists: Here’s the First Friday schedule
Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off

Signature gathering begins across the state

Dunleavy recall effort kicks-off
Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
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Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time

A rainbow sidewalk appears — legally — downtown.

Colorful crossing comes to downtown Juneau — legally this time
Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in

Dunleavy Chief of Staff Tuckerman Babcock has been replaced.

Political Shakeup: Tuckerman Babcock is out, Stevens is in
‘We fought back’: Juneau Legion team fights way out of loser’s bracket to win third straight title
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‘We fought back’: Juneau Legion team fights way out of loser’s bracket to win third straight title

One day. Two incredible finishes. Three-peat!

‘We fought back’: Juneau Legion team fights way out of loser’s bracket to win third straight title
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Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Power is back for downtown Juneau

Outage lasted just over two hours.

Steven DeVoss, manager of Korea Garden on Front Street, puts up a sign to closed his business before noon on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber

This barista was packing a pistol.

Morning mayhem: Juneau barista fires warning shot to fend would-be robber
Melissa Borton, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Afognak, speaks during a Special Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The forum was sponsored by Tlingit Haida, First Alaskans Institute, Native Peoples Action and Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Many frustrated with state government seemingly uncaring of Alaska Native needs

The forum focused on what could be done to deal with deep state budget concerns.

Melissa Borton, Tribal Administrator for the Native Village of Afognak, speaks during a Special Native Issues Forum at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. The forum was sponsored by Tlingit Haida, First Alaskans Institute, Native Peoples Action and Sealaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property

Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property

“We need this investment.”

Committee bunts on JACC discussion, eyeballs bidding on waterfront property
Opinion: So what do you think?

Opinion: So what do you think?

Should the CBJ help now with this project?

  • Jul 31, 2019
  • By Walter Carpeneti
Opinion: So what do you think?
Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight

Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight

How conspicuous!

Why so cryptic? These animals hide in plain sight
Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage

No one was injured in the crash.

Drunken driver hits home, causes $20K damage