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Book Review: Retired Sitka police chief debuts cop character in ‘Bush Blues’
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Book Review: Retired Sitka police chief debuts cop character in ‘Bush Blues’

Sitka’s former top cop penned an Alaskan Thriller.

Book Review: Retired Sitka police chief debuts cop character in ‘Bush Blues’
Alyssa Fischer performs at the Mountainside Open Mic at the Rookery, Wednesday, Oct. 24. Fischer will be one of the vocalists performing at Juneau Cabaret’s December concerts. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
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Juneau Cabaret opens up ‘The Great American Songbook’

You’ll hear old tunes and learn new information. Juneau Cabaret’s ongoing “Great American Songbook” Series focuses on learning through live performances of music by classic… Continue reading

Alyssa Fischer performs at the Mountainside Open Mic at the Rookery, Wednesday, Oct. 24. Fischer will be one of the vocalists performing at Juneau Cabaret’s December concerts. (Ben Hohenstatt | Capital City Weekly)
SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners
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SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners

CCW news briefs for the week of Nov. 28, 2018.

SHI announces new books; library shares bookmark winners
Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization

A short film and a longer discussion are planned for tonight at the Gold Town Nickelodeon. There will be a free screening of the film… Continue reading

  • Nov 28, 2018
  • Juneau Empire
  • Events
Talk after the movie: Free film screening and panel discussion about colonization
They went from making music to making instruments
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They went from making music to making instruments

Paul Gardinier loves the exactitude. That’s the part of making string instruments that stands out as the Juneau man’s favorite. “It’s super precise,” Gardinier told… Continue reading

They went from making music to making instruments
A vehicle sits in a ditch along Thane Road after the driver fell asleep on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The driver was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Car crashes on Thane Road after driver falls asleep

There was nobody else in the car.

A vehicle sits in a ditch along Thane Road after the driver fell asleep on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. The driver was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports

Expansion comes through an agreement with Bowhead Transport.

  • Nov 27, 2018
  • By Mollie Barnes Juneau Empire
  • Local News
Alaska Marine Lines to expand service to Arctic ports
Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode

School’s security measure was precautionary, police say.

Police search for shooter puts middle school in ‘stay put’ mode
Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8

It’s too warm outside.

Eaglecrest Ski Area postpones opening day to Dec. 8
Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)

Community involvement again high at annual meal

The Salvation Army of Juneau served more than 500 meals at its annual Thanksgiving dinner.

Tlingit elder Marie Olson smiles at the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018 at Hangar on the Wharf. (Courtesy Photo | Salvation Army)
Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws

The case brought by three individuals and an Alaska Republican Party district challenged elements of state campaign finance law.

Appeals court ruling mixed on Alaska campaign finance laws
First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success
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First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success

Four Juneau venues were bustling marketplaces Friday afternoon. Centennial Hall, Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum and Juneau Arts & Culture Center… Continue reading

First-ever Artists and Authors Market a success
Photos: 2018 Public Market

Photos: 2018 Public Market

Scenes from this year’s Public Market.

Photos: 2018 Public Market
Alaska Native word of the week
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Alaska Native word of the week

This week’s word is s’áxt’, which means devil’s club.

Alaska Native word of the week
A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Deadline pushed back for Planning Commission, hospital board applications

The deadline is now next week.

A pedestrian walks by City Hall on June 7, 2017. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)
Bishop David, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of Alaska, presents a certificate of appreciation to Patrick Kearney at the end of Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2015. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

‘Dedicated servant of God’: Bishop honors St. Nicholas parishioner

Patrick Kearney helps keep downtown church running.

Bishop David, leader of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Diocese of Alaska, presents a certificate of appreciation to Patrick Kearney at the end of Divine Liturgy at St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Chruch on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2015. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)
A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band
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A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band

Meet Juneau’s one-man band.

A guitar and a few pedals make Avery Stewart a one-man band
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Physics time at the planetarium

It could be a good time event. The Sands of Time: The Physics of Time, 7 p.m., Tuesday at Marie Drake Planetarium, 1415 Glacier Ave.,… Continue reading

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A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pedestrian bridge crossing gets extra safety

The fencing stretches all the way across the bridge.

A crew from the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities installs chain-link fencing along the pedestrian walkway over the Douglas Bridge on Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week

Turkeys, tattoos and tree lighting.

Photos: Best Pictures of the Week