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A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau in November 2016. City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to protest Rainforest Farms’ cultivation and retail licenses in light of unpaid sales taxes.

Unpaid taxes cause problems for Juneau marijuana retailer

They’re in the weeds.

A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau in November 2016. City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to protest Rainforest Farms’ cultivation and retail licenses in light of unpaid sales taxes.
Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls
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Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls

Getting down and derby in Juneau.

Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls
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Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide
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Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide

Here’s what’s happening for Halloween.

Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide
Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit

Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit

The suspect was apprehended following a chase and a rollover.

Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit
Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict

Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict

The verdict is in.

Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict
Charlie Gallant recently began a job as a car salesperson in Anchorage.

Coat & Tie: Stylish garbage collector gets dream job he was gunning for

“Dress for the job you want.”

Charlie Gallant recently began a job as a car salesperson in Anchorage.
Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Nearly 6 million pills in 6 years.

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska
Auke Bay brewery ready for opening

Auke Bay brewery ready for opening

Cheers!

Auke Bay brewery ready for opening
Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Blood simple: Is it time to rethink how Native is defined?

It’s a problem facing many Native organizations.

Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

They’re here to stay.

Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property
Prop 3 smacked down

Prop 3 smacked down

Unofficial results show Election Day winners and losers.

Prop 3 smacked down
Members of the Killer Whale clan support a replica of a sculpin clan hat on Ray Wilson, clan leader for the Kiks.ádi Clan, during a welcoming ceremony at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. The original hat was collected from the Kiks.ádi Clan in Sitka in 1884. The Smithsonian Institution used a 3D digitization process to document the hat and constructed the hat using traditional materials. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

New technology brings old Tlingit hat back to Alaska

After 135 years away, it came back to Southeast Alaska.

Members of the Killer Whale clan support a replica of a sculpin clan hat on Ray Wilson, clan leader for the Kiks.ádi Clan, during a welcoming ceremony at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019. The original hat was collected from the Kiks.ádi Clan in Sitka in 1884. The Smithsonian Institution used a 3D digitization process to document the hat and constructed the hat using traditional materials. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Evan Fabrello, 17, stands on a staircase he built this summer on the Favorite Channel Beach Access Trail on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Video: This Juneau high schooler just made your beach access easier

Check out this senior’s Eagle Scout project.

Evan Fabrello, 17, stands on a staircase he built this summer on the Favorite Channel Beach Access Trail on Monday, Sept. 23, 2019. Learn more by watching the video below (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown

What else would it be?

It’s official: Cruise line wants new dock downtown
Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story

He walked away with just a few scratches.

Hiker stranded on ledge for 26 hours shares his story
Construction worker injured near docks downtown

Construction worker injured near docks downtown

Someone reportedly drove through a barrier, authorities say.

Construction worker injured near docks downtown
Election officials wait for voters in the Municipal Election at the Nugget Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Estimates indicate Alaska has registered 109 percent of its eligible voters. This year’s election will be Oct. 1, and groups are spending in support or opposition of ballot measures. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Thousands of dollars are being spent on campaigns for and against the New JACC

Bumper stickers, signs and ads come at a price.

Election officials wait for voters in the Municipal Election at the Nugget Mall on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. Estimates indicate Alaska has registered 109 percent of its eligible voters. This year’s election will be Oct. 1, and groups are spending in support or opposition of ballot measures. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
‘Things are shifting’: Five Alaska Natives tell their stories about climate change

‘Things are shifting’: Five Alaska Natives tell their stories about climate change

Spoiler alert: they’re very concerned.

‘Things are shifting’: Five Alaska Natives tell their stories about climate change
TSA agent in Juneau saves family trip to hospital

TSA agent in Juneau saves family trip to hospital

One grape couldn’t ruin the whole vacation.

TSA agent in Juneau saves family trip to hospital
William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the positive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the postive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Home Sweet Home: Once-controversial housing program seems like a success

Small rooms make big difference in the lives of Juneau’s homeless.

William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the positive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) William Brown, a resident of Juneau Housing First Collaborative’s Forget-Me-Not Manor, talks about the postive impacts the home had made on his life on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019. It is the two-year anniversary of the project that provides housing and support services to chronically homeless adults who have struggled with alcohol and are high utilizers of emergency services within the City and Borough of Juneau. Phase II to build another 32 apartments is currently underway and will open late next year. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)