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Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)
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He kids because he cares: Comedian comes back to town to roast Juneau

Comic sets sights on Juneau’s foibles.

Corin Hughes-Skandijs, who moved from Juneau to Delaware about a year ago, is coming back to the capital city to visit, and he’ll be roasting Juneau while he’s here. (Courtesy Photo | Corin Hughes-Skandijs)
How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill

The entirety of Southeast Alaska is in some state of drought.

How dry is our rainforest? Southeast’s rare drought could threaten plants, animals, your power bill
‘Superman and Captain America combined’: Army special ops veteran who died in rock slide had celebrated career

‘Superman and Captain America combined’: Army special ops veteran who died in rock slide had celebrated career

His impact is being felt around the world.

‘Superman and Captain America combined’: Army special ops veteran who died in rock slide had celebrated career
Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, leaves the Senate chambers after a “call” on the Senate was lifted on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Sen. Hoffman said, “Another fun day in the Senate” on his way out. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

An irritating stunt or a ‘kick in the shins’? Coghill tries to spark motion on budget

Sen. John Coghill was getting impatient.

Sen. Lyman Hoffman, D-Bethel, leaves the Senate chambers after a “call” on the Senate was lifted on Thursday, June 6, 2019. Sen. Hoffman said, “Another fun day in the Senate” on his way out. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Lady Baltimore is a non-releasable American bald eagle kept by Juneau Raptor Center. A new shelter was build for the eagle at Mount Roberts Tramway, but permitting delays mean it is still empty. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)

New wildlife shelter still missing its famous occupant

The eagle hasn’t landed.

Lady Baltimore is a non-releasable American bald eagle kept by Juneau Raptor Center. A new shelter was build for the eagle at Mount Roberts Tramway, but permitting delays mean it is still empty. (Courtesy Photo | Kathy Benner)
Friday ceremony at JDHS will honor victims of Guardian crash

Friday ceremony at JDHS will honor victims of Guardian crash

It’s open to the public.

Friday ceremony at JDHS will honor victims of Guardian crash
Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate might shift focus to budget, not PFD
A guitar man comes to town
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A guitar man comes to town

This ramblin’ man found himself in Juneau.

A guitar man comes to town
‘A slap to the face’: Legislators could change law to collect extra pay, despite not finishing on time

‘A slap to the face’: Legislators could change law to collect extra pay, despite not finishing on time

Vote could come after session for lawmakers to get back payments.

‘A slap to the face’: Legislators could change law to collect extra pay, despite not finishing on time
Lights out: Citizen fireworks show at Sandy Beach might not go on this year

Lights out: Citizen fireworks show at Sandy Beach might not go on this year

A complaint to the state spurs investigation.

Lights out: Citizen fireworks show at Sandy Beach might not go on this year
Governor to hold pro-PFD rally

Governor to hold pro-PFD rally

He’s hosting it in the Mat-Su.

Governor to hold pro-PFD rally
H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals

The PFAS facts.

H2-Oh No! Juneau tests groundwater, soil for chemicals
Stephen Qacung Blanchett is the new education director for Juneau Arts & Humanities Council. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Arts & Humanities Council)

Juneau Arts & Humanities Council announces new education director

Award-winning performer to helm arts education programs.

Stephen Qacung Blanchett is the new education director for Juneau Arts & Humanities Council. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Arts & Humanities Council)
Here’s how Southeast tracksters fared in an all-star meet

Here’s how Southeast tracksters fared in an all-star meet

A star-studded event.

Here’s how Southeast tracksters fared in an all-star meet
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly locks in its budget and mill rate. Here’s what that means for your taxes.

A narrow vote led to the decision.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Rescuers help person under bridge

Rescuers help person under bridge

The person was taken to the hospital.

Rescuers help person under bridge
Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD

One key vote was absent.

Behind the gridlock: Two arguments divide Senate on PFD
Juneau 12-year-old takes down one of the top shooters in the state

Juneau 12-year-old takes down one of the top shooters in the state

Ready. Aim. Fire!

Juneau 12-year-old takes down one of the top shooters in the state
Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount

Live updates from inside the Capitol.

Capitol Live: Senate votes on PFD amount
Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle

Maybe the answer is fish.

Opinion: Fisheries management is the answer to the PFD battle