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It took over 10 years for Kikkan Randall to win a gold medal. Here’s how she did it.
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It took over 10 years for Kikkan Randall to win a gold medal. Here’s how she did it.

The story behind her gold medal-winning performance.

It took over 10 years for Kikkan Randall to win a gold medal. Here’s how she did it.
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Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along

The organization started up two years ago this week.

Back on their feet: Family of seven was homeless until this program came along
Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs

It’s beautiful from afar, but close up you’ll see it’s crumbling.

Keeping the light on: Alaska’s oldest lighthouse is in dire need of repairs
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Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Elementary school has its new principal

Coming back to where she started.

Joanna “JJ” Hinderberger at her interview for the principal position at Mendenhall River Community School on Monday, April 29, 2019. Hinderberger is currently finishing her second year as principal at Eagle’s View Elementary School in Unalaska. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau
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33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau

Get ready for two weeks of live music.

33rd annual festival is Bach in Juneau
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Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement

Teething on gumboots paid off.

Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement
New TV show looks for ghosts at Alaskan Hotel
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New TV show looks for ghosts at Alaskan Hotel

Did people check out but never leave?

New TV show looks for ghosts at Alaskan Hotel
He once struck out Ken Griffey Jr. Now, Juneau’s most famous baseball player is finally getting his due.

He once struck out Ken Griffey Jr. Now, Juneau’s most famous baseball player is finally getting his due.

He made it to the Big Leagues.

He once struck out Ken Griffey Jr. Now, Juneau’s most famous baseball player is finally getting his due.
The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau

The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau

How does it fit into the bigger picture?

The ‘bee’s knees’ or the ‘end of the world’? Leaders weigh in on possible new ferry terminal in Juneau
Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD

Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD

PFD talks begin in House, Senate.

Here’s some of the changes lawmakers are proposing to the PFD
He survived addiction. Eleven of his friends didn’t.

He survived addiction. Eleven of his friends didn’t.

From homeless addict to recovery advocate.

He survived addiction. Eleven of his friends didn’t.
Investigation: Montana facility commonly injects young patients, including Alaskans

Investigation: Montana facility commonly injects young patients, including Alaskans

Oregon DHS vow to no longer send kids there.

Investigation: Montana facility commonly injects young patients, including Alaskans
Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau
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Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau

Don’t miss out.

Biff! Bang! Pow! Comic convention returns to Juneau
Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)

Polluting paradise? New sensors will show if Juneau’s air is safe

New way to monitor summertime air pollution.

Mike Hekkers looks at an air quality measurement device that was installed by the Department of Environmental Conservation at his downtown home on Thursday, April 18, 2019. The device, along with a number of others, will measure air quality in downtown during this summer’s cruise ship season. (Michael Penn |Juneau Empire)
The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms

The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms

Endangered language is alive in two programs.

The ‘miracle’ happening in Juneau classrooms
Pillars speaker to share insights into addiction

Pillars speaker to share insights into addiction

A large focus of his is mental health.

Pillars speaker to share insights into addiction
Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name
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Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name

Get ready for poison apples and pointe shoes.

Juneau Dance Theatre is doing something new with a familiar name
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Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space

Businesses take first steps toward onsite consumption.

Smoke ‘em if you bought ‘em: Marijuana retailers would like to offer smoking space
This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol

His sign lists five main priorities.

This Juneau man fills every lunch break with a peaceful protest at the Capitol
Juneau school could have a new principal soon

Juneau school could have a new principal soon

Meet the two candidates.

Juneau school could have a new principal soon