...the community unite on the big issues facing Juneau. If not, Swope said the economy could suffer. "My sense is Juneau is gonna have to pull together," he said. Contact Eric Morrisonat 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...said. Gov. Sarah Palin's fiscal year 2009 budget proposal released in early December totals $8.3 billion, of which $4.4 billion is part of the general fund. Contact Eric Morrisonat 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...bring more people to come and donate more money to a good cause," she said. And Galeana has a holiday message for the community: "May the force be with you." Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...and clear up this evening after some rain, he said. "What's left of the precipitation will most likely be rain unless you get really high up," Fritsch said. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...approaches and many seasonal workers are looking for employment, Marston said. "It will peak sometime in February or March, depending on the weather," he said. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...working together statewide to honor the state more so than just honoring the communities, because that's what it's about," he said. "It's about statehood." Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...businesses throughout the community until Dec. 3 for "gently used" coats, blankets and new toys, which will be sent to neighboring villages in time for Christmas. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...can be found on the city's Web site. "That's certainly what we're interested in right now, is public review and public comment on the project," he said. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...losing the priceless view during the off-season, he said. "The docks proposal is likely biting off more than the community is willing to chew," Brakel said. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .

...Southeast Alaska's regional Native corporation. The institute has a mission to perpetuate and enhance the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast. Contact Eric Morrison at 523-2269 or eric.morrison@juneauempire.com .