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Defense attorney Julie Willoughby is pictured in the photo from her application to the Alaska Judicial Council. (Alaska Judicial Council | Courtesy photo)

Walker takes judge selection process seriously, chief of staff says

Correction: This article previously stated incorrectly that Gov. Bill Walker has appointed 12 district court judges and nine superior court judges during his time as… Continue reading

Defense attorney Julie Willoughby is pictured in the photo from her application to the Alaska Judicial Council. (Alaska Judicial Council | Courtesy photo)
Contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith will play a show in Juneau in July. (Inspiration Cruises | Courtesy Photo)

Christian artist Michael W. Smith planning show in Juneau

Four years ago, one of the biggest names in contemporary Christian music came to Juneau. This summer, he’s coming back. Michael W. Smith, a Grammy-winning,… Continue reading

Contemporary Christian singer Michael W. Smith will play a show in Juneau in July. (Inspiration Cruises | Courtesy Photo)
Lyle James points out petroglyphs on a rock in Berners Bay. James and other Tlingit leaders were showing others the generations-old carvings as part of the new Tl&

Alaska’s petrogylphs & lessons that span an ocean: Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians learn from each other on environmental topics

Clarification: This article has been updated to mention that the University of Alaska Southeast coordinated and organized the Tléix’ Yaakw (One Canoe) conference. Just a… Continue reading

Lyle James points out petroglyphs on a rock in Berners Bay. James and other Tlingit leaders were showing others the generations-old carvings as part of the new Tl&
Rick Smith talks about his time as Building Custodian at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Smith, who has worked there since the station opened in 2000, retired Thursday, May 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

JPD officer, custodian, evidence specialist retire after lengthy careers

Rick Smith hasn’t taken a vacation in at least four years. Since Juneau’s police station was built in Lemon Creek in 2000, Smith has cared… Continue reading

Rick Smith talks about his time as Building Custodian at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. Smith, who has worked there since the station opened in 2000, retired Thursday, May 31, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Man convicted of running Southeast Alaska drug conspiracy sentenced to 10 years

Zerisenay Gebregiorgis, a Seattle man convicted by a jury in December of running a drug ring in Ketchikan and Sitka, was sentenced Friday to 10… Continue reading

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Southeast commercial fishing couple accepts plea deal on tax evasion

Two Southeast Alaskans pleaded guilty Thursday to charges of tax evasion, they said in U.S. District Court on Thursday. Archie W. Demmert III and Roseann… Continue reading

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This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau, Alaska. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Juneau Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Kristy Manzanares was found dead in a cabin on the ship while it was in U.S. waters off Alaska. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)

Attorneys in cruise ship murder case looking for ‘possible mental defenses’

The trial for a Utah man accused of killing his wife on a cruise ship in Juneau in 2017 has been pushed back again, in… Continue reading

This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau, Alaska. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Juneau Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Kristy Manzanares was found dead in a cabin on the ship while it was in U.S. waters off Alaska. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)

Police make four DWI arrests on Memorial Day weekend

Juneau police say more people were arrested this Memorial Day weekend than last year. Four people were for driving while intoxicated, which is up from… Continue reading

Defense attorney Julie Willoughby is pictured in the photo from her application to the Alaska Judicial Council. (Alaska Judicial Council | Courtesy photo)

Two Juneau attorneys nominated for judge position

The task of choosing Juneau’s next Superior Court judge is now in the hands of the governor. Members of the Alaska Judicial Council nominated two… Continue reading

Defense attorney Julie Willoughby is pictured in the photo from her application to the Alaska Judicial Council. (Alaska Judicial Council | Courtesy photo)
Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Preparation for double murder trial moving slowly

Progress continues to be slow as attorneys prepare for the murder trial of Laron Carlton Graham, who is accused of a 2015 double murder. A… Continue reading

Laron Carlton Graham appears in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb. 26, 2018, for an arraignment on two counts of first-degree murder for the Nov. 15, 2015 shooting deaths of 36-year-old Robert H. Meireis and 34-year-old Elizabeth K. Tonsmeire. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters enter a home at the corner of Fifth and Franklin Streets on Monday to put out smaller fires after knocking down the flames. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Fire marshal: Downtown house fire likely caused either by smoking materials, electrical wiring

An investigation into Monday’s fire at a downtown home did not uncover a certain cause, fire marshals say, but they identified a couple possibilities. According… Continue reading

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters enter a home at the corner of Fifth and Franklin Streets on Monday to put out smaller fires after knocking down the flames. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Post office bust leads to charges for bringing heroin to town

A Juneau grand jury indicted a man last week on second-degree drug misconduct for allegedly engaging in shipping heroin through the mail to Juneau, prosecutors… Continue reading

Flames come from windows on the third floor of a house at 505 N. Franklin Street on Monday. The two occupants of the house, along with their dog, escaped unharmed. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Two escape unharmed from fire at downtown home

When Joshua Stephenson opened the door to his downtown Juneau home Monday morning, the smell of smoke wafted in. Moments later, Stephenson recalled, he and… Continue reading

Flames come from windows on the third floor of a house at 505 N. Franklin Street on Monday. The two occupants of the house, along with their dog, escaped unharmed. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

A year later, details still scarce on leg found in Gastineau Channel

A year ago this week, state workers discovered a human leg in Gastineau Channel near Sandy Beach. After a year of testing, authorities are no… Continue reading

The Treadwell Mine Salt Water Pump House on Sandy Beach in Douglas as seen from Mt. Roberts on September 25, 2013. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Police find stolen goods from food trucks in Barrett house raid

When officers from the Juneau Police Department served a search warrant on the house at 401 Harris Street on Wednesday, they found items that had… Continue reading

Mindy Rowland performs with her Fishermen at the 44th Annual Alaska Folk Festival in Centennial Hall on Monday, April 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

A brain injury took away her speech. Music helped bring it back

Wearing a purple sweater, purple skirt, black leggings and purple nail polish to match, Mindy Rowland bounded onto the stage on the first night of… Continue reading

Mindy Rowland performs with her Fishermen at the 44th Annual Alaska Folk Festival in Centennial Hall on Monday, April 9, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer speaks about his job at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

As first Alaska Native police chief in Juneau, Ed Mercer strives to be role model

Editor’s Note: This week was National Police Week, and the Empire is highlighting Juneau police chief Ed Mercer, who was promoted to chief of police… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Police Chief Ed Mercer speaks about his job at the Juneau Police Station on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Juneau Police Department vehicles are getting a new design painted on them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police cars get silvery, starry makeover

You might have noticed something different about Juneau Police Department cars this month. Some of the vehicles in the fleet are now painted silver, with… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department vehicles are getting a new design painted on them. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Alleged burglar indicted for breaking into four businesses in one night

After burglarizing four businesses in one night, a Juneau man was indicted this week on four charges of second-degree burglary. Travis Ian Johnson, 35, is… Continue reading

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Juneau Police Department officers hold and question James Barrett and at least 10 other people during a raid at his house on 4th and Harris Streets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police, Troopers serve warrant on Barrett residence for second time in 10 months

At just before noon Wednesday, the Juneau Police Department and Alaska State Troopers served a warrant on 401 Harris Street, though officers have remained mum… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department officers hold and question James Barrett and at least 10 other people during a raid at his house on 4th and Harris Streets on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)