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Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)
Gwaii Edenshaw, co-director and co-writer of the Haida-language film “SG̲aawaay Ḵ’uuna (Edge of the Knife )” said the efforts of language preservationists and the knowledge of fluent speakers were indispensable when making his movie. ( Courtesy Photo | Niijang Xyaalas Productions. Copyright Isuma Distribution International)
Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day

Follow along with live updates from Alaska’s Capitol.

Capitol Live: Lawmakers celebrate Seward’s Day
Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block

Alaska would be the only state in the country to not provide state assistance for medical education.

Tuition assistance for medical students on the chopping block
Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds

Dry weather predictions prompt additional fire suppression funds.

Senate approves fast-tracked disaster relief funds
Opinion: New Zealand’s quick action on gun control shames the US Congress

Opinion: New Zealand’s quick action on gun control shames the US Congress

A justified response by politicians.

  • Mar 24, 2019
  • By RICH MONIAK
Opinion: New Zealand’s quick action on gun control shames the US Congress
Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament

Officials have become part of Gold Medal’s distinctive culture.

Referees honor mentor who helped shape tournament
Haines captures third consecutive B Bracket title

Haines captures third consecutive B Bracket title

A heartbreaker for Angoon fans.

Haines captures third consecutive B Bracket title
Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory

They had a special guest sitting courtside.

Team, family effort propels Hydaburg to C Bracket victory
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Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat
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Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat

Who will take home the trophies?

Gold Medal Live: Haines goes for three-peat
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Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle

They’ve gotten support in Sitka and Juneau.

Sitka Tribe gears up for legal battle
Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown

Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown

It’s a rematch of the tournament’s first game.

Women’s championship projects to be fast-paced showdown
Spring showers: Haines rains 3’s to advance
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Spring showers: Haines rains 3’s to advance

Championship game matchups are set.

Spring showers: Haines rains 3’s to advance
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis

A live recap of the action.

  • Mar 22, 2019
  • By NOLIN AINSWORTH and ALEX McCARTHY JUNEAU EMPIRE
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Gold Medal Live: Haines and Metlakatla clash in B semis
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A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

City and cruise line make lawsuit settlement official

Both sides said they’re happy it’s over.

A cruise ship passenger photographs the Radiance of the Seas in Juneau’s downtown harbor on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD
Capitol Live: Members of public say they’d take smaller or no PFD
30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds

30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds

At the time, it was the largest oil spill in U.S. history.

30th anniversary: Exxon Valdez oil spill inflicted lasting wounds
Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau

Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau

Tourism jobs account for 12 percent of Juneau’s workforce.

Mid-size ship market growing in Juneau
Yakutat’s Janie Jensen, bottom, and Skagway’s Tiffanie Ames dive for a loose ball during their women’s bracket game at the Lions Club’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Early leads turn in to victories in Thursday’s Gold Medal games

Fast-paced offence ruled the mid-day games.

Yakutat’s Janie Jensen, bottom, and Skagway’s Tiffanie Ames dive for a loose ball during their women’s bracket game at the Lions Club’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament on Thursday, March 21, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Opinion: No harm, no foul with city, cruise lawsuit settlement

Opinion: No harm, no foul with city, cruise lawsuit settlement

The agreement makes clear all past sins, if any, are forgiven.

  • Mar 22, 2019
  • By WIN GRUENING
Opinion: No harm, no foul with city, cruise lawsuit settlement
The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies

These insects belong to a large, but young group.

The colorful evolution of moths and butterflies