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‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities

Trouble is brewing.

‘This is too far’: Juneau brewers, distillers say new regulations would limit their activities
In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Governor reluctant to consider oil taxes

Will taxes cause companies to leave?

In this Tuesday, April 9, 2019 photo, Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks during a press conference at the Capitol. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs

Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs

From the Koyukuk River, to the Kuskokwim, to Norton Sound, to Bristol Bay’s Igushik River, unusually warm temperatures across Alaska this summer led to die-offs… Continue reading

Warm waters across Alaska cause salmon die-offs
Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

‘There was too much smoke’: Neighbors who tried to save house fire victim tell story

The investigation is still ongoing.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
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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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)
Amber Frommherz, Director for the Tlingit and Haida’s Head Start program, talks about funding for the program at one of two classrooms at their Airport Shopping Center location on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Head Start to shutter three centers in Juneau if governor vetoes again

More than 60 students could find themselves without access to Pre-K services.

Amber Frommherz, Director for the Tlingit and Haida’s Head Start program, talks about funding for the program at one of two classrooms at their Airport Shopping Center location on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy

‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy

New pole shows strong disapproval for the governor.

‘Gut fish, not Alaska’: Totem pole ridicules Trump and Dunleavy
Dr. Richard Caulfield, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast, watches an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Board of Regents votes to consolidate UA system

UA regents move to bring universities under one roof.

Dr. Richard Caulfield, Chancellor at the University of Alaska Southeast, watches an online meeting being held at UA campuses around the state on Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s budget cuts on Monday, July 15, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day

Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day

Striker ready to trade picket line for regular work.

Ferry work stoppages stretch to seventh day
Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’
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Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’

They’ve got cats. Lots of cats.

Help needed right meow: Hoarding cases leave local animal shelter at ‘cat-pacity’
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What the haze? Here’s the deal with all the smoke in Juneau right now

What the haze? Here’s the deal with all the smoke in Juneau right now

A hazy shade of summer.

What the haze? Here’s the deal with all the smoke in Juneau right now
‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes

The response was overwhelming.

‘Override! Override! Override!’ Hundreds turn out in Juneau to protest Dunleavy’s vetoes
Brown bear scare: Hungry bear walks into lodge, has to be put down

Brown bear scare: Hungry bear walks into lodge, has to be put down

Fishing lodge catches bear.

Brown bear scare: Hungry bear walks into lodge, has to be put down
Breaking: Body found in backyard pond of a Juneau home
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Breaking: Body found in backyard pond of a Juneau home

Police are investigating.

Breaking: Body found in backyard pond of a Juneau home
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Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget

Here’s a run-down of what happened today.

Dunleavy’s Red Pen: Governor’s vetoes take more than $400M out of budget
Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau

Hello sunny weather.

Break out the sunscreen: It’s about to hit 80 degrees in Juneau
Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.

The Willoughby District in downtown Juneau has a new Native name

A nod to indigenous history.

Then and Now: This photo composite shows what the Willoughby District looked like back what it was an Alaska Native village, and now in current day. The historic photograph by Winter and Pond is not dated, but was was taken sometime between 1893 and 1943, according to the Alaska State Library Historical Collections. (Collection number ASL-PCA-87). The photo on the right was taken Monday, June 24, 2019, on Willoughby Avenue by Juneau Empire photographer Michael Penn.
She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.

Everything has changed for her and her daughters.

She was accused of stabbing her boyfriend. Still maintaining her innocence, she shares her story.
Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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New management is making this downtown bar even more LGBTQ-friendly

A spot where everyone can Rendezvous.

Rendezvous co-manager Asher Rohan paints outside of the downtown Juneau bar, June 26, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)