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Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

School’s security measure was precautionary, police say.

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode
Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

It’s too warm outside.

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8
Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)

Community involvement again high at annual meal

The Salvation Army of Juneau served more than 500 meals at its annual Thanksgiving dinner.

Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)
Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

The case brought by three individuals and an Alaska Republican Party district challenged elements of state campaign finance law.

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws
First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success
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First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success

Four Juneau venues were bustling marketplaces Friday afternoon. Centennial Hall, Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum and Juneau Arts & Culture Center… Continue reading

First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success
Photos: 2018 Public Market

Photos: 2018 Public Market

Scenes from this year’s Public Market.

Photos: 2018 Public Market
Alaska Native word of the week
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Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is s’áxt’, which means devil’s club.

Alaska Native word of the week
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Deadline pushed back for Planning Commission, hospital board applications

The deadline is now next week.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Bishop David, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of Alaska, presents a certificate of appreciation to Patrick Kearney at the end of Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2015. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

‘Dedicated servant of God’: Bishop honors St. Nicholas parishioner

Patrick Kearney helps keep downtown church running.

Bishop David, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of Alaska, presents a certificate of appreciation to Patrick Kearney at the end of Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2015. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band
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A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band

Meet Juneau’s one-man band.

A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band
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Physics time at the planetarium

It could be a good time event. The Sands of Time: The Physics of Time, 7 p.m., Tuesday at Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier Ave.,… Continue reading

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A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pedestrian bridge crossing gets extra safety

The fencing stretches all the way across the bridge.

A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Turkeys, tattoos and tree lighting.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week
Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners

Alaska Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s pick to lead the Department of Environmental Conservation has a resource development background. His pick for health commissioner is a workforce… Continue reading

Dunleavy announces environmental, health commissioners
Tlingit elder Paul Marks presents the Sayéik Sacred Site Memorial on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The memorial, placed at Sayéik Gastineau Community School, is a tribute to the people who were buried in the Tlingit burial ground that was paved over for the road and school. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Memorial pays respect to Tlingit burial ground

It’s meant to connect ancestors with children.

Tlingit elder Paul Marks presents the Sayéik Sacred Site Memorial on Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. The memorial, placed at Sayéik Gastineau Community School, is a tribute to the people who were buried in the Tlingit burial ground that was paved over for the road and school. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
The Thane Ore House burns during a live fire training exercise on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

End of an era: Three-decades old Thane Ore House razed in fire training exercise

Thane Ore House is officially no longer.

The Thane Ore House burns during a live fire training exercise on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations

The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council will host a community meeting about creating art respectful of cultures Monday. It’s part of a series of community… Continue reading

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Arts council continues cultural appropriation conversations
Tree nets at night

Tree nets at night

It’s dark all the time now. When you leave for work or school, there is no light coming home either. Winter in Juneau.

Tree nets at night
Some advice for the season of giving advice

Some advice for the season of giving advice

‘Tis the season.

Some advice for the season of giving advice
Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied

Democrat Kathryn Dodge and Republican Bart LeBon both have 2,661 votes, a tally that didn’t change after Friday’s review in Juneau.

Alaska House control fate remains unsettled with race tied