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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool

It was a yearlong project.

Dance it out: Tlingit weavers create unique leggings made of cedar and mountain goat wool
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Stuart Sliter reflects on her 80th birthday as well as her time as the first Miss Alaska, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Long live the queen: Upon turning 80, the first Miss Alaska reflects on her ‘Cinderella story’

The first Miss Alaska had a “grand” birthday weekend.

Stuart Sliter reflects on her 80th birthday as well as her time as the first Miss Alaska, Wednesday, May 29, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics

Only four other artists worldwide know how to make them.

Ancient threads: Tlingit artist will study how to weave increasingly rare tunics
House resolution supports new name for Saginaw Bay

House resolution supports new name for Saginaw Bay

Idea is to use the bay’s Tlingit name.

House resolution supports new name for Saginaw Bay
First Lady Rose Dunleavy and First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award-winner Blaze Bell smile in the Governor’s Mansion, Friday, May 24, 2019. Bell was one of six volunteers to be recognized.

Six everyday Alaskans known for giving get something back

They Rose to the occasion.

First Lady Rose Dunleavy and First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Award-winner Blaze Bell smile in the Governor’s Mansion, Friday, May 24, 2019. Bell was one of six volunteers to be recognized.
Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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‘These are the ones to cheer’: Ceremony recognizes students as future of Tlingit language, culture

“Lukaax.áadi Trail Song” is in, Pomp and Circumstance is out.

Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Residential group airs tourism complaints, considers what comes next

Occasionally tense meeting yields some ideas

Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Metcalfe is co-organizing a public meeting asking if cruise ship tourism is detrimental to the quality of life in the Basin Road and Thane neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Live: Neighborhoods get together to talk tourism impact

Updates from a public meeting

Kim Metcalfe walks her dog along Basin Road on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Metcalfe is co-organizing a public meeting asking if cruise ship tourism is detrimental to the quality of life in the Basin Road and Thane neighborhoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska

Don’t call him Lewis or Clark.

The surprising humanity of 19th century 1,500-mile trek through Alaska
In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)

Southeast artists earn Rasmuson Foundation honors

Here’s who won.

In this photo from March 15, 2019, Gigi Monroe, left, clutches a bouquet courtesy of organist T.J. Duffy, right, after a St. Patrick’s Day-themed performance at the State Office Building. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

Finance Committee makes a flurry of decisions.

Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners
Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers

The injured are recuperating and the investigation continues .

Investigators turn to wreckage and passengers for answers
Morning fog shrouds Douglas Island near the Douglas Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Live: Meeting covers state of Alaska’s infrastructure

Live updates from a meeting at City Hall.

Morning fog shrouds Douglas Island near the Douglas Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2014. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Find out what made one thank-you note stand out from dozens of others

Find out what made one thank-you note stand out from dozens of others

Even among dozen of other fluorescent note cards, this letter stood out.

Find out what made one thank-you note stand out from dozens of others
Public meeting about Pederson Hill draws landowners’ ire

Public meeting about Pederson Hill draws landowners’ ire

Planned development still controversial.

Public meeting about Pederson Hill draws landowners’ ire
LGBTQ equal rights bill unlikely to advance any further this year

LGBTQ equal rights bill unlikely to advance any further this year

Alaska could be 23rd state to ban discrimination.

LGBTQ equal rights bill unlikely to advance any further this year
Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points

Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points

Travel Juneau President and CEO talks marketing the city.

Luncheon talk considers Juneau’s selling points
Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary smiles outside the visitor center, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center director plans to retire

Neary nears retirement.

Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center Director John Neary smiles outside the visitor center, May 3, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Airport’s projects are taking off

Airport’s projects are taking off

Multiple projects are underway.

Airport’s projects are taking off