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Tourists take shelter under the Marine Park canopy as a rare thunder storm passes over Juneau on Monday.

A crack, a shriek, a bolt of lightning

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

by KENNETH ROSEN

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David Paul convicted of manslaughter

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.

by EMILY RUSSO MILLER

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Coast Guard searching for missing mariner near Juneau

JUNEAU - The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a missing mariner in Icy Strait, 40 miles west of Juneau, Tuesday morning, according to a release from the agency.

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Hiker hurt in fall medevaced near Sitka

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...

by SHANNON HAUGLAND

Local

Travel agency's bankruptcy threatens Catholic youth trip

The sudden bankruptcy filing of a Las Vegas-based travel agency nearly dashed the hopes of 50 of Alaska's Catholic youth.

by JENNIFER CANFIELD

Local

Position of city attorney down to four candidates

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...

by KENNETH ROSEN

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Photo: Salmon cast

Bill Paddock casts his double-handed fly rod after seeing a couple of king salmon jump in the Fish Creek Pond on Douglas Island on Monday.

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Around Town for Tuesday, June 18

Valley Toastmasters meeting, 6:15 a.m. every Tuesday, St. Paul's Catholic Church, Parish Hall. Public invited. Details: Jim, 789-3074. Rotary Club of Juneau meeting, noon every Tuesday, Baranof Hotel.

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Police and fire for June 18, 2013

Police and fire for June 18, 2013 This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this report is...

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Treadwell announces campaign for U.S. Senate

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.

By Becky Bohrer

Monday, June 17, 2013

Photo: Super friend

The national weather service in juneau has issued a special marine warning

The national weather service in juneau has issued a special marine warning Cross Sound over Alaskan waters. Stephens Passage over Alaskan waters. Northern Chatham strait over Alaskan waters. ...

Father on trial found not guilty of murder, guilty of manslaughter

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 ...

By EMILY RUSSO MILLER

Amended ferry schedule for MV Kennicott

State ferry officials today announced that the MV Kennicott is approximately eight hours behind schedule due to a mechanical issue and tidal delays and will sail the following revised schedule ...

Sunday, June 16, 2013

Police & Fire for June 16-17, 2013

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this ...

Awaiting verdict, mother of accused murderer maintains her son's innocence

By EMILY RUSSO MILLER

Photos: Cardboard Boat Regatta

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LEGO League battles at the Baranof

More than 30 spectators watched teams battle at the Baranof Hotel Friday night, but this was no ordinary fisticuffs. There were no gloves, no blood. Instead, there were battle cries, batteries, ...

Police & Fire Sunday, June 16, 2013

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in this ...

Around Town for Monday, June 17

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Betty, 463-6176. Toddlertime, 10 a.m., downtown library; 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley library. Details: 586-5267. Life Ring meeting, ...

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Juneau flood map changes underway

Adopted changes to area flood maps will soon affect hundreds of residents and buildings. Following a question posed by the city, the Federal Emergency Management Agency decided to update area ...

By KENNETH ROSEN

Friday, June 14, 2013

Lt Gov. certifies pot application

Alaska will be the next battleground in the effort to legalize marijuana. Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, whose office oversees elections, on Friday certified a ballot initiative application that would ...

By MARK THIESSEN