Judy Cavanaugh stands with others at a rally against the Pebble Mine in front of Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s Juneau office on Tuesday. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Rally asks senators to stop permit process funding

Public comment period ends in days.

Judge hands down sentence in Excursion Inlet murder case, but family still searches for answers

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Judge hands down sentence in Excursion Inlet murder case, but family still searches for answers

The ‘why’ remains a mystery.

Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference keynote speaker Diane Ackerman. (Photo provided; Sue Michlovitz)

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Writers’ conference gathers authors from around the nation

“The conference strives to offer something for readers: to discuss literature and meet writers”

This map shows the varying levels of drought in Southeast Alaska, as of the week of June 6, 2019.The red portion of the map indicates extreme drought, dark orange indicates severe drought, light orange indicates moderate drought and yellow indicates abnormally dry conditions. (Courtesy Photo | U.S. Drought Monitor)

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Southeast experiencing rare drought

The entirety of Southeast Alaska is in some state of drought.

Raven with dart in head euthanized

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Raven with dart in head euthanized

Chances are low of finding the person who shot the dart.

Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

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Lavish British ship makes maiden voyage to Alaska

This ship even has its own brand of gin.

Workers finish up the new Homer Aspen Suites Hotel on May 21, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. The 72-room hotel opens on May 27. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Aspen Suite Hotel opens Monday

Located on Beluga Slough, the hotel offers views of the slough, Bishop’s Beach and Kachemak Bay.

This flight map shows the paths of the two planes that crashed into each other near Ketchikan on May 13. (Courtesy photo | National Transportation Safety Board)

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A waterfall and a flash: More details emerge from fatal Ketchikan crash

Investigators share initial findings.

Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

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Skulls, scales and pull tabs: The life of a rock ‘n’ roll bar snake

Learn the story behind this rockin’ reptile.

Homer Volunteer Fire Department emergency medical technicians treat Chief Warrant Officer Michael Kozloski, a crew member of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hickory, after he was injured when a crane tipped over at the Pioneer Dock on the Homer Spit on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. Kozloski was later pronounced dead at South Peninsula Hospital. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News.)

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Coast Guard releases report on crane rollover fatality

Hickory captain relieved of duty

Clouds and mist hang over Fritz Cove and Douglas Island. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Two fatalities confirmed in floatplane crash near Metlakatla

No one else was aboard the plane.

Smith named South Peninsula Hospital CEO

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Smith named South Peninsula Hospital CEO

Smith is a former Central Peninsula Hospital Chief Executive Officer

‘A cloud of sadness’: Search and plane crash investigation efforts continue as Ketchikan mourns

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‘A cloud of sadness’: Search and plane crash investigation efforts continue as Ketchikan mourns

Early info reveals likely altitude and speed at time of crash.

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Racist graffiti found on Homer SUV happened years ago

The graffiti has been on the Bronco since before he bought it 10 years ago

Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

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Amid concerns about ferries’ future, hundreds show up to greet new ship

The Alaska-made vessel was a hit.

Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

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Measles could be getting off the boat in Juneau

Rash-causing virus is the most prevalent it’s been in 25 years.

Students strike against climate change

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Students strike against climate change

Juneau high schoolers hope policy changes faster than the climate does.

Moss covers old growth trees along Auke Lake on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Congress attempts to strengthen Roadless Rule

Environmental groups are elated.

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Dave’s Auto Repair targeted with racist vandalism

The racist messages were carved into the glass windows on a white Ford Bronco.

The covered porch at the end of the Windjammer Suites building at 320 W. Pioneer Ave. is shown in a photograph taken April 23, 2019, in Homer, Alaska. In 2014 the Homer Advisory Planning Commission granted a conditional use permit for the porch to be in a 20-foot setback, a decision citizen activist Frank Griswold attempted to appeal before the Homer Board of Adjustment. (Photo by Michael Armstrong/Homer News)

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Alaska Supreme Court finds Griswold has standing in zoning case

The City will be incorporating the court’s interpretation in all of Homer’s pending proceedings.