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With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists
With ceremonial song and dance, Hoonah ready for new dock that will bring thousands of tourists
Dig this: Art and science collide in new Ray Troll exhibition

Dig this: Art and science collide in new Ray Troll exhibition

Ketchikan artist has been drawing dinos with crayons for 61 years.

Dig this: Art and science collide in new Ray Troll exhibition
Students strike against climate change
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Students strike against climate change

Juneau high schoolers hope policy changes faster than the climate does.

Students strike against climate change
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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)
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)
Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement
Tlingit pride propels a young woman to Girl Scouts’ highest achievement
New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health
New event hopes to turn the tides for ocean health
A dozen preschoolers had a reason to thank legislators
A dozen preschoolers had a reason to thank legislators
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)
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)
Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?
Could there be fewer cruise ships idling in Juneau?
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
Juneau school could have a new principal soon
Juneau school could have a new principal soon
How many tourists is too many?

How many tourists is too many?

Some thought 600,000 was too much.

How many tourists is too many?
There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers
There could be a new, quick way to send PFD money to government coffers
Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about
Pre-K funding bill gives them something to talk about
Language takes center stage at awards banquet

Language takes center stage at awards banquet

The big award went to a longtime educator and advocate.

Language takes center stage at awards banquet
Emotional election results announced during Tribal Assembly
Emotional election results announced during Tribal Assembly
Longtime Care-A-Van operator may lose bid to taxis
Longtime Care-A-Van operator may lose bid to taxis
Big future plans part of positive State of the Tribe address
Big future plans part of positive State of the Tribe address
Getting a ride on a Coast Guard ‘ship
Getting a ride on a Coast Guard ‘ship
Major changes could be coming to the city’s sleep off program
Major changes could be coming to the city’s sleep off program