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A crack, a shriek, a bolt of lightning

updated 12:10am

For a few hours Monday night, those were the sounds and sights Juneau experienced as scattered lighting and thunderstorms moved through the region.

Position of city attorney down to four candidates

Today, 12:11am

Candidates for the position of city attorney were narrowed down this weekend to four, of which two hold current positions with the CBJ.
On Saturday, the Assembly City Attorney Hiring Subcommittee met and reviewed candidates to fill the open position.

Former Coast Guard cutter Storis put up for auction

Today, 12:08am

KODIAK - The federal government is putting a former Coast Guard cutter up for auction after efforts to send it to a museum in Juneau failed.

Hiker hurt in fall medevaced near Sitka

Today, 5:12am

SITKA - The longtime director of the Alpine Adventure Run broke her hip in a fall as she hiked the race course Sunday, and was medevaced to Anchorage for surgery. At the time of the accident, Chris Horan, 62, was hiking the trail with her husband.

Treadwell announces campaign for U.S. Senate

Today, 11:12am

Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell on Tuesday announced plans to seek the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democrat Mark Begich, saying Alaska would be better served with Republicans in charge.

David Paul convicted of manslaughter

Today, 12:12am

The father on trial for killing a Juneau infant in August 2010 has been found not guilty of second-degree murder, but guilty of manslaughter.
The six-man, six-woman jury returned their verdict in the case against David J.

Coast Guard searching for missing mariner near Juneau 10:01am | Comments: 1

Travel agency's bankruptcy threatens Catholic youth trip 12:10am | Comments: 5

Photo: Salmon cast 12:09am

Amended ferry schedule for MV Kennicott 12:07am | Comments: 1

Official: Competing apps could slow LNG project 12:06am | Comments: 2

Local Lens 12:06am

Around Town for Tuesday, June 18 12:07am

Police and fire for June 18, 2013 12:06am

Alaska News

Senate panel advances bills on lands, Denali name

Jury convicts Anchorage man of murder

Treadwell announces campaign for US Senate

Group says signature-gathering being disrupted

Bill would provide $50M for well cleanup

Opinion

America can't ignore risks to trade of genetically modified crops

The following editorial appeared in the Kansas City Star:
In this era of global markets, a surprising discovery thousands of miles away has serious repercussions for farmers in Kansas and Missouri. It began with wheat on a farm in eastern Oregon.

TOE Sunday, May 16, 2013

Sports

Photos: Fast Break Prep Shots

Former four-year starter for the Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears basketball team (2004-07) and current women's professional player, Talisa Rhea has returned to Juneau to help instruct at the Juneau Fast Break Basketball Camp.

Local Sports Schedule

Oregon St. sends Cards packing with 11-4 CWS win

Sports On TV

Outdoors

On the Trails: Sights on Cowee Creek

We sat on the bank of Cowee Creek in the sun, enjoying a very leisurely lunch.

Sport fish roundup

Sitka residents nab winning spots in NPRB annual photo contest

Final JAS Bird Walk happening on Brotherhood Bridge Trail

Bird Bits: Exhausted, ravenous, the yellow-rumped warblers arrive

Arts & Culture

Art in unusual places

The Empire's Arts & Culture section welcomes reader-submitted images of art in unusual or unexpected places. Submit images to amy.fletcher@juneauempire.com.