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

Child care, downtown development on city docket this week

Meetings are open to public Monday, Friday.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Inmate charged in prison assault

He’s facing multiple felonies.

Lemon Creek Correctional Center pictured on Friday, April 13, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Coach Jesse Cruz watches his team workout during Thunder Mountain High School’s wrestling team practice on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Cruz’ control: Last-minute coach find turning out well for Thunder Mountain wrestling team

Kids and administrators think highly of him.

Coach Jesse Cruz watches his team workout during Thunder Mountain High School’s wrestling team practice on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

Pedestrian and dog killed in crash

Police are still investigating the crash.

Pedestrian and dog killed in crash
Thunder Mountain’s Kadin Messmer wrestles Ketchikan’s Degan Linne during their 103-pound finals match in the Region V Division I Wrestling Championships at TMHS on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Linne pinned Messmer at 5:44 to win the region title. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

TMHS wrestlers resilient at Region V tourney

Next stop: state.

Thunder Mountain’s Kadin Messmer wrestles Ketchikan’s Degan Linne during their 103-pound finals match in the Region V Division I Wrestling Championships at TMHS on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. Linne pinned Messmer at 5:44 to win the region title. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Heather Haugland teaches a salsa workshop at the Red Dog Saloon on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Salsa 101: How to dance with two left feet

Leave the XtraTufs at home.

Heather Haugland teaches a salsa workshop at the Red Dog Saloon on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Public expresses concern over proposed Auke Bay rezoning

Intent is to create a town center.

Businesses, schools, churches and public facilities line Veterans Memorial Highway running through Auke Bay on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. The Planning Commission’s Auke Bay Implementation Committee is in the midst of drafting an ordinance to create a Community Mixed Use zoning district and an Auke Bay Overlay district. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Andrew Lopez, 12, of Midland, Texas, sits next to a statue of George H.W. Bush inside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in College Station. (David J. Phillip | Associated Press)

Opinion: Wonderful lessons to be learned from late President Bush

Late President Bush, “never hated anyone” which really touches the heart.

Andrew Lopez, 12, of Midland, Texas, sits next to a statue of George H.W. Bush inside the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in College Station. (David J. Phillip | Associated Press)
Struggling with the paradoxes of life

Struggling with the paradoxes of life

Some of us are caught up in sameness.

Struggling with the paradoxes of life
It’s Hanukkah: Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 165 BC

It’s Hanukkah: Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 165 BC

Hanukkah isn’t all about defying your cardiologist’s orders.

It’s Hanukkah: Tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 165 BC
Will Woolford, 13, airs down Muskeg trail during the opening day of Eaglecrest Ski Area on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

Eaglecrest opens its doors

A young crowd hit the slopes.

Will Woolford, 13, airs down Muskeg trail during the opening day of Eaglecrest Ski Area on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

Photos: Gallery Walk 2018

Get an inside look at the annual holiday event.

Photos: Gallery Walk 2018
It will be a holly, jolly, trolley Gallery Walk
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It will be a holly, jolly, trolley Gallery Walk

Your ultimate guide to tonight’s event.

It will be a holly, jolly, trolley Gallery Walk
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

The AEL&P sale to Canada has fallen through. Here’s why.

Juneau’s electric utility won’t end up having Canadian owners after all.

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company Lemon Creek operations center in Juneau on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Hit records: Vinyl shop sells out fast
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Hit records: Vinyl shop sells out fast

Record renaissance.

Hit records: Vinyl shop sells out fast
Police identify bank robbery suspect

Police identify bank robbery suspect

He passed the teller a note, demanding money.

Police identify bank robbery suspect
Photos: Best photos of the Week

Photos: Best photos of the Week

Best photos of the week by staff photographer Michael Penn from Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2018. Contact staff photographer Michael Penn at 523-2262 and mpenn@juneauempire.com.… Continue reading

Photos: Best photos of the Week
Photos: Thanksgiving in Fairbanks

Photos: Thanksgiving in Fairbanks

You can’t understand “dry cold” until you feel it.

Photos: Thanksgiving in Fairbanks
In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Eaglecrest Ski Area will officially open one trail this Saturday

It’s finally snowing.

In this Jan. 6, 2017 photo, Juneau residents participate in the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest Ski Area. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Chuck Wimberly, President & CEO of Goldbelt Inc., speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Goldbelt officials “fairly confident” about $5.4 billion federal contract

The company would do work for the U.S. Army.

Chuck Wimberly, President & CEO of Goldbelt Inc., speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during its weekly luncheon at the Moose Lodge on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)