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Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Visitors from the Norwegian Bliss walk along Thane Road to downtown on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Juneau Girls Soccer State Tournament Action

Photos: Juneau Girls Soccer State Tournament Action

They’re off to a hot start.

Photos: Juneau Girls Soccer State Tournament Action
Crosstown showdown set in softball regional

Crosstown showdown set in softball regional

Two big innings hurt the Bears in the opener.

Crosstown showdown set in softball regional
Photos: First day of the Region V Baseball Championships

Photos: First day of the Region V Baseball Championships

Juneau teams earn split results.

Photos: First day of the Region V Baseball Championships
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)
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)
Making cents of the city’s finances

Making cents of the city’s finances

Manager makes the case for moving City Hall, too.

Making cents of the city’s finances
House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal

House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal

There were a lot of angry reactions.

House committee gets blowback to PFD proposal
Second sighting of brown bear reported on Salmon Creek Trail

Second sighting of brown bear reported on Salmon Creek Trail

It’s the second sighting in four days.

Second sighting of brown bear reported on Salmon Creek Trail
City Finance Director Bob Bartholomew and City Manager Rorie Watt will speak at today’s chamber luncheon. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
City Finance Director Bob Bartholomew and City Manager Rorie Watt will speak at today’s chamber luncheon. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
For almost two months, this raven has survived with a blow dart in its head
For almost two months, this raven has survived with a blow dart in its head
These ducks are among many moving northward

These ducks are among many moving northward

Researchers first saw ruddy duck nests in Yukon Flats in 2013.

These ducks are among many moving northward
Juneau considers fines to deal with problem properties

Juneau considers fines to deal with problem properties

JPD outlines plan for Assembly.

Juneau considers fines to deal with problem properties
Pilot and passenger identified in floatplane crash
Pilot and passenger identified in floatplane crash
Douglas repaving project in the works

Douglas repaving project in the works

They’re looking for public comment.

Douglas repaving project in the works
House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch

House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch

Bill comes a week into special session.

House bill pledges full dividend, but with a catch
All four of Juneau’s soccer teams qualify for state

All four of Juneau’s soccer teams qualify for state

It’s almost tournament time.

All four of Juneau’s soccer teams qualify for state
‘No excuse’: Juneau MMA talent meets his match in Hawaii
‘No excuse’: Juneau MMA talent meets his match in Hawaii
What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019
What’s happening the week of May 22-28, 2019
Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days

Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days

The crash happened Tuesday in Prince William Sound.

Man dies in third fatal plane crash in eight days
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders

Alaska’s senator makes health, well-being of all older people a top priority.

  • May 22, 2019
  • By JULIE SCHMIDT
Opinion: Sen. Murkowski leads bipartisan bill in support of rural, LGBTQ elders