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The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. The Kennicott was the first vessel on the scene to help five Canadians who jumped into the water south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, to escape a sinking ship. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
The Alaska Marine Highway System’s M/V Kennicott pulls away from the Auke Bay Ferry Terminal in this August 2014 photo. The Kennicott was the first vessel on the scene to help five Canadians who jumped into the water south of Bella Bella, British Columbia, Canada, to escape a sinking ship. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah
National humanities chair makes point to visit rural Alaska, including Hoonah
Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases
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Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases

Report brings to light cases spanning nearly 70 years.

Bombshell Report: 7 local clergy named in sex misconduct cases
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It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback
It’s a capital city comedy collective comeback
Co-artistic collaborator and facilitators for Juneau Voices Audio Wayfinding Project Ryan Conarro and Lillian Petershoarepoint to existing signage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The sign will be replaced by one linked to an audio installation in spring or summer of next year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Co-artistic collaborator and facilitators for Juneau Voices Audio Wayfinding Project Ryan Conarro and Lillian Petershoarepoint to existing signage Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. The sign will be replaced by one linked to an audio installation in spring or summer of next year. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau

That could mean 65,000 more people.

Cruise ship tourism set to grow again in Juneau
Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
Alyssa Bader, a Tsmishian anthropologist with expertise in ancient DNA, bioarchaeology and stable isotope analysis, is a visiting scholar sponsored by Sealaska Heritage Institute. (Courtesy Photo | Sealaska Heritage Institute)
A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
A sign on the front door of the Glory Hall announces its daytime shelter closure on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019. However, the shelter is now open from 7 a.m.-9:30 p.m. in light of expectations of near-normal funding. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

University of Alaska rescinds emergency financial declaration

The financial picture still isn’t rosy.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen makes a presentation to the university’s Board of Regents at the UAS Recreation Center on Sept. 15, 2016. A declaration of financial exigency that would have allowed University of Alaska to make drastic cuts was rescinded Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
At new open mic night downtown, GRLZ run the stage
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
This event celebrating People of Color was hosted by a student intern
Firefighter injured during brush fire response

Firefighter injured during brush fire response

The suspected cause is fireworks.

Firefighter injured during brush fire response
Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran

You’ve probably seen his work.

Man found deceased was Tlingit artist, Vietnam veteran
Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Homeless shelter day room closes for week

Glory Hall scales back amid budget questions.

Homeless shelter day room closes for week
William Brown makes himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as he waits for dinner at the Glory Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Vetoes could wipe out 20 percent of Glory Hall budget

Breakfast and lunch may be heading for the chopping block.

William Brown makes himself a peanut butter and jelly sandwich as he waits for dinner at the Glory Hall on Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine

The July 2 road work problem slowed police response to a call.

Despite traffic jam that held up police response, contractor avoids fine
NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy

Art is a billion-dollar industry in Alaska.

NEA chair says loss of arts funding would hurt Alaska’s economy
Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau

Live updates from the Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Empire Live: Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts speaks in Juneau
‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau
‘Powder keg’ opera to play in Juneau