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Juneau-Douglas High School pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau-Douglas changed its name. Here’s what it is.

It’s the same Tlingit name for Mount Juneau.

Juneau-Douglas High School pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau School District Director of Student Services Bridget Weiss, right, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Miller talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau School District has a new permanent superintendent

She’s an alumna.

Juneau School District Director of Student Services Bridget Weiss, right, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Miller talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau singer-songwriter plays 8th annual birthday show
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Juneau singer-songwriter plays 8th annual birthday show

There will probably be eighth notes.

Juneau singer-songwriter plays 8th annual birthday show
Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD

New governor, new cabinet.

Dunleavy vows to crack down on crime, restore PFD
This conceptual map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows where people would be able to smoke if the city conforms to a new state smoking law. The red circles indicate where people would not be allowed to smoke. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)

It just got a little bit harder to smoke downtown

Yes, even vaping.

This conceptual map from the City and Borough of Juneau shows where people would be able to smoke if the city conforms to a new state smoking law. The red circles indicate where people would not be allowed to smoke. (Courtesy Photo | City and Borough of Juneau)
Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients

Brian Simpson was also fined $35,000 and sentenced to a year of probation.

Alaska guide pleads guilty to herding bears toward clients
Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter

Todd Cowles of Anchorage is charged with two counts of attempted murder.

Alaska port official charged with trying to drown daughter
A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack

Alaska problems.

A moose walks into an Anchorage hospital, finds a snack
State resumes online applications for PFD checks

State resumes online applications for PFD checks

Security concerns prompted closure last week.

State resumes online applications for PFD checks
In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Sexual violence, capital move and the PFD: Here’s four of the most important pre-filed bills

The 31st Legislative Session convenes next Tuesday.

In this Dec. 14, 2015 photo, Jan Rutherdale and her daughter, Isabel Bush, ski past the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Chinstrap penguins such as this one will be one of the subjects of an upcoming free Audubon Society lecture. (Unsplash | Eamonn Maguire) Chinstrap penguins such as this one will be one of the subjects of an upcoming free Audubon Society lecture. (Unsplash | Eamonn Maguire)

Audubon talk will have Antarctic focus

Penguins and Antarctica will be the focus of a Thursday night Juneau Audubon Society lecture. Antarctica at Solstice is the title of a presentation planned… Continue reading

  • Jan 8, 2019
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Chinstrap penguins such as this one will be one of the subjects of an upcoming free Audubon Society lecture. (Unsplash | Eamonn Maguire) Chinstrap penguins such as this one will be one of the subjects of an upcoming free Audubon Society lecture. (Unsplash | Eamonn Maguire)
Bob Funk retells his story on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, of falling through thin ice while riding his bicycle on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday. He was rescued by a skater who was carrying a throw rope. Funk said, “I went in and I think adrenaline took care of the first initial cold impact. I was busy working to get up on the ice and when I would it would break out from under me. I don’t know if I had enough in the tank to get myself out.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Man safe after breaking through Mendenhall Lake

‘Good citizen’ provides rescue.

Bob Funk retells his story on Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, of falling through thin ice while riding his bicycle on Mendenhall Lake near the face of the Mendenhall Glacier on Sunday. He was rescued by a skater who was carrying a throw rope. Funk said, “I went in and I think adrenaline took care of the first initial cold impact. I was busy working to get up on the ice and when I would it would break out from under me. I don’t know if I had enough in the tank to get myself out.” (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety
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Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety

Sobriety doesn’t have to be boring.

Recovery on Ice: Fun skate celebrates sobriety
Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau police union set to host town hall meeting on crime

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Juneau Police Department Chief Ed Mercer speaks at a special meeting of the Uptown Neighborhood Association on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Running for historic lighthouse’s repair

Running for historic lighthouse’s repair

A light(house) run.

Running for historic lighthouse’s repair
The Juneau Ski Club’s FreeRide Team on the top of Eaglecrest on Saturday. Left to right: Eero Wooldord, McKenna McNutt, Sophia Caputo, Gabi Griggs, JoJo Griggs, Austin Smith. (Courtesy Photo | Randy Bates).

‘FreeRide’ program blazes new trail for skiers, boarders

Not your traditional ski class.

The Juneau Ski Club’s FreeRide Team on the top of Eaglecrest on Saturday. Left to right: Eero Wooldord, McKenna McNutt, Sophia Caputo, Gabi Griggs, JoJo Griggs, Austin Smith. (Courtesy Photo | Randy Bates).
Juneau Family Health and Birth Center will provide a free early pregnancy class Tuesday evening. (Unsplash | Ashton Mullins)

Free pregnancy class offered Tuesday

Topics include exercise, nutrition and more.

Juneau Family Health and Birth Center will provide a free early pregnancy class Tuesday evening. (Unsplash | Ashton Mullins)
Zane Jones from MRV Architects speaks to attendees at a Blueprint Downtown walking tour on Saturday. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about downtown business, housing and public safety. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Taking a walk through the future of downtown

They talked about homelessness and downtown businesses.

Zane Jones from MRV Architects speaks to attendees at a Blueprint Downtown walking tour on Saturday. Attendees shared their thoughts and experiences about downtown business, housing and public safety. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Rob Cadmus drags his kite back to shore after kiteboarding in the Gastineau Channel on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Kiteboarding makes waves with Southeast Alaskans

Surf’s up.

Rob Cadmus drags his kite back to shore after kiteboarding in the Gastineau Channel on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Thunder Mountain triumphs against Lathrop

Thunder Mountain triumphs against Lathrop

The Falcons get a win.

Thunder Mountain triumphs against Lathrop