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It’s a wrap: Open mic takes a break after its first season

Mountainside to the wayside for now.

It’s a wrap: Open mic takes a break after its first season
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Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Suspected Thanksgiving shooter faces felony charges

He was arrested Dec. 2.

Micah Nelson. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
Living with the need to know

Living with the need to know

Living with uncertainty is a part of life.

Living with the need to know
Opinion: The kinder, gentler vision of George H.W. Bush

Opinion: The kinder, gentler vision of George H.W. Bush

“How on earth did we get here?”

Opinion: The kinder, gentler vision of George H.W. Bush
Band Director Amy Bibb adjusts the microphone as freshman Toby Russell, left, and senior Dakota Morgan sing with the Juneau-Douglas High School Jazz Band during a holiday music concert at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Banding together to raise funds

Money is instrumental.

Band Director Amy Bibb adjusts the microphone as freshman Toby Russell, left, and senior Dakota Morgan sing with the Juneau-Douglas High School Jazz Band during a holiday music concert at JDHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Writers’ Weir: Wish List
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Writers’ Weir: Wish List

A holiday poem.

Writers’ Weir: Wish List
Driver cited in car crash

Driver cited in car crash

There were no major injuries.

Driver cited in car crash
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)

Earthquake dominates Dunleavy’s talks with Trump, cabinet

He wants Alaska on administration’s radar.

President Donald J. Trump, joined by Vice President Mike Pence, participates in a discussion with Governors-Elect Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, in the Cabinet Room of the White House. (Official White House Photo | Joyce N. Boghosian)
Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.

What does the Alaska Permanent Fund have to do with climate change? This group will tell you.

‘This is an investment ecology where slow moving fish get eaten.’

Doug Woodby, co-chair of climate action group @350 Juneau, speaks to the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation’s Board of Trustees during its quarterly meeting in Juneau on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. The local chapter of the national environmental group has been asking the trustees to divest from fossil fuel investments.
Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood drives between North Pole’s Megan Grant, right, and Breeauna O’Rear at JDHS on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Juneau-Douglas won 62-32. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Tuckwood lifts Crimson Bears past Patriots

The cross country phenom can ball.

Juneau-Douglas’ Sadie Tuckwood drives between North Pole’s Megan Grant, right, and Breeauna O’Rear at JDHS on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Juneau-Douglas won 62-32. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure

Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure

A hunt for moose in the cold Alaska winter.

Yukon River moose meet an Alaska winter hunting adventure
Chad Bentz, a physical education teacher at Juneau-Douglas High School holds a parent/teacher conference at JDHS in 2014. Bentz is a 1999 graduate of JDHS and baseball standout. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Bentz headed into Alaska Sports Hall of Fame

An “unexpected surprise” for former Big.

Chad Bentz, a physical education teacher at Juneau-Douglas High School holds a parent/teacher conference at JDHS in 2014. Bentz is a 1999 graduate of JDHS and baseball standout. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
William Moy Jr. was wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)

Escapee tries to swim away from police

He ran and then jumped into Twin Lakes.

William Moy Jr. was wanted by the Juneau Police Department for escaping custody. (Courtesy Photo | Juneau Police Department)
The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

What’s the catch? Assembly raises concerns over waterfront development project

It’s a deal with a catch.

The Archipelago Lot on South Franklin Street on Friday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming
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Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming

A holiday visit means a family concert.

Seattle singer-songwriter plans Juneau homecoming
Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

The lawsuit claimed negligence.

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city
Thunder Mountain’s Iayanah Brewer, left, and teammate Tasi Fenumiai, right, battle for the ball against North Pole’s Alex Hodal, front, and Claire Richmond at TMHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Falcons burst into season with blowout

The Thunder Mountain High School girls basketball team pulled a rare first-quarter stunt in their season opener against North Pole. With about two minutes left… Continue reading

Thunder Mountain’s Iayanah Brewer, left, and teammate Tasi Fenumiai, right, battle for the ball against North Pole’s Alex Hodal, front, and Claire Richmond at TMHS on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Activists will be out in force Saturday protesting border issue

Activists will be out in force Saturday protesting border issue

It’s part of a nationwide movement.

Activists will be out in force Saturday protesting border issue
Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off
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Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off

“We’re really, really excited about this.”

Alaska Airlines is helping New JACC take off
The parade route for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Courtesy photo | Capital City Fire/Rescue)

Santa Claus is coming to downtown

Sleigh bells meet fire bells. The Capital City Fire/Rescue’s annual Santa Parade starts at 6 p.m. tonight at the Mount Roberts Tramway and will make… Continue reading

The parade route for Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. (Courtesy photo | Capital City Fire/Rescue)