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Thinking outside the raffle ticket: How Juneau sports teams get by with less school district dollars

Thinking outside the raffle ticket: How Juneau sports teams get by with less school district dollars

Counting the cost of Juneau activities.

Thinking outside the raffle ticket: How Juneau sports teams get by with less school district dollars
Malaspina to end service in December

Malaspina to end service in December

“Keep Alaska Moving” just got harder.

Malaspina to end service in December
Two men were involved in a crash on Glacier Highway that killed one early Thursday morning. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)

Early morning car crash ends in fatality

Alcohol was involved.

Two men were involved in a crash on Glacier Highway that killed one early Thursday morning. (Courtesy photo | Juneau Police Department)
Anthonyu Hotka customizes his mask at the Haunted Station at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Juneau last October. Station personnel pay for all the decoration themselves and take three weeks to ready the station. Entry is non perishable food items for the Southeast Alaska Food Bank. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
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Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide

Here’s what’s happening for Halloween.

Anthonyu Hotka customizes his mask at the Haunted Station at the U.S. Coast Guard’s Station Juneau last October. Station personnel pay for all the decoration themselves and take three weeks to ready the station. Entry is non perishable food items for the Southeast Alaska Food Bank. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A bone to pick: Artist’s oosik-Dunleavy sticker goes viral
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A bone to pick: Artist’s oosik-Dunleavy sticker goes viral

A sticker sticking point.

A bone to pick: Artist’s oosik-Dunleavy sticker goes viral
Small Southeast city tries for big borough

Small Southeast city tries for big borough

It would be the biggest borough in Southeast Alaska.

Small Southeast city tries for big borough
Big Leaguer shares wisdom with Juneau youth

Big Leaguer shares wisdom with Juneau youth

He’s pitched in Fenway Park, struck out the reigning MVP of Major League Baseball and been profiled by Forbes.

Big Leaguer shares wisdom with Juneau youth
Recently, several businesses have moved out of the Triangle Building, which was built in the late ’20s, and is located at the corner of Franklin and Front Streets. Business owners said possible rent increases and building conditions are among the reasons for the moves. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Longtime businesses are leaving Juneau’s historic Triangle Building. Here’s why

Historic downtown building loses renters.

Recently, several businesses have moved out of the Triangle Building, which was built in the late ’20s, and is located at the corner of Franklin and Front Streets. Business owners said possible rent increases and building conditions are among the reasons for the moves. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Auke Bay Elementary School teacher Angie Wright won the award for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (Courtesy Photo)

Local teacher wins presidential award for STEM teaching

Auke Bay teacher wins national recognition.

Auke Bay Elementary School teacher Angie Wright won the award for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. (Courtesy Photo)
A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau in November 2016. City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to protest Rainforest Farms’ cultivation and retail licenses in light of unpaid sales taxes.

Unpaid taxes cause problems for Juneau marijuana retailer

They’re in the weeds.

A flowering cannabis plant at Rainforest Farms in Juneau in November 2016. City and Borough of Juneau Assembly voted Monday to protest Rainforest Farms’ cultivation and retail licenses in light of unpaid sales taxes.
Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls
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Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls

Getting down and derby in Juneau.

Skate or try: I took a shot at rolling with derby girls
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Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide
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Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide

Here’s what’s happening for Halloween.

Haunted houses and more: Juneau’s Halloween 2019 Guide
Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit

Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit

The suspect was apprehended following a chase and a rollover.

Man-goes down for alleged fruit theft, high speed pursuit
Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict

Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict

The verdict is in.

Defense cites shaky timelines, questionable time of death in trial verdict
Charlie Gallant recently began a job as a car salesperson in Anchorage.

Coat & Tie: Stylish garbage collector gets dream job he was gunning for

“Dress for the job you want.”

Charlie Gallant recently began a job as a car salesperson in Anchorage.
Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska

Nearly 6 million pills in 6 years.

Opioid crisis still cuts deep in Alaska
Auke Bay brewery ready for opening

Auke Bay brewery ready for opening

Cheers!

Auke Bay brewery ready for opening
Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Blood simple: Is it time to rethink how Native is defined?

It’s a problem facing many Native organizations.

Rosita Worl, president of Sealaska Heritage Institute, gives a presentation at the “Sharing Our Knowledge” on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, on blood quantum and how it relates to enrollment of shareholders in Native corporations. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property

They’re here to stay.

Norwegian Cruise: We’re investing in ‘the next 30 years’ by buying Juneau property
Prop 3 smacked down

Prop 3 smacked down

Unofficial results show Election Day winners and losers.

Prop 3 smacked down