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Juneau father on trial convicted of manslaughter

updated 2:57pm

Juneau father on trial convicted of manslaughter Jury also acquits David J. Paul, 24, of second-degree murder 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.

Photos: Cardboard Boat Regatta

06/17/13

Students in the CARES Summer School Math classes make presentations of how they built their cardboard boats at the Tlingit Haida Communioty Center on Friday.

Fish tender crew recognized for 2012 rescue

06/17/13

KODIAK - The U.S. Coast Guard presented the crew of the Trident Seafoods fish tender Tuxedni with the prestigious Gold Lifesaving Medal awards for their heroic actions that saved the lives of five people from the sinking fishing vessel Heritage in 2012.

Samson Tug and Barge intends to serve Southeast

06/17/13

JUNEAU - A barge line plans to return to service in southeast Alaska.
Sitka-based Samson Tug and Barge is looking to capitalize on changes among competitors in southeast, CoastAlaska reported.

More humpback whales visiting Wash. state waters

06/17/13

SEATTLE - The video shows an exceptional wildlife sighting for a big city: A humpback whale surfaces just yards from Seattle's busy waterfront at twilight.

Life on the water

06/17/13

As it turns out, there are boat people and then there are BOAT PEOPLE. It's not uncommon in Southeast Alaska for people to live aboard boats, for a variety of reasons.

Amended ferry schedule for MV Kennicott 12:41pm

Awaiting verdict, mother of accused murderer maintains her son's innocence 12:04pm | Comments: 2

Photo: Super friend 12:03am

Paratroopers fill the skies over JBER 12:01am

UAF sets up engineering school in Mongolia 12:00am | Comments: 2

Local Lens

Around Town for Monday, June 17 12:00am

Police & Fire for June 16-17, 2013 7:00am

Alaska News

Ouzinkie man dies weeks after ATV rollover

Hiker hurt in fall medevaced near Sitka

Man found guilty of manslaughter in girl's death

Hiker hurt in fall medevaced near Sitka

Fairbanks tourism levels out after slow start

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: American Legion Prep Shots

Juneau Midnight Suns Post 25 baseball team swept Anchorage's Service Cougars Post 28 in American Legion baseball action over the weekend. Juneau will host Eagle River in a double-header on Friday on Adair Kennedy Field at 3 and 6 p.m.

Sheufelt in cycling race across America

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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.