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Good Samaritan vessels assist three adults and three children after their 27-foot cabin cruiser began taking on water near Long Island in Sitka Sound, Alaska, June 19, 2018. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)

Good Samaritans, Coast Guard rescues boat taking on water

Three adults and three children are safe after their boat began taking on water near Long Island in Sitka Sound, according to a Coast Guard… Continue reading

Good Samaritan vessels assist three adults and three children after their 27-foot cabin cruiser began taking on water near Long Island in Sitka Sound, Alaska, June 19, 2018. (U.S. Coast Guard | Courtesy Photo)
Christopher Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, for sentencing in the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Convicted murderer gets 90-year prison sentence

Christopher D. Strawn was found guilty of the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook.

Christopher Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, for sentencing in the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, talks during the announcement of a new northern internet fiber-optic link while in Whitehorse on June 20, 2018. (Crystal Schick | Yukon News)

Yukon rejects Alaska fiber link

The Yukon government will not build a cross-border fiber-optic link connecting Alaska over land, it announced Wednesday.

Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, talks during the announcement of a new northern internet fiber-optic link while in Whitehorse on June 20, 2018. (Crystal Schick | Yukon News)
What’s Happening the week of June 20-26

What’s Happening the week of June 20-26

Discussion on mental health and substance use treatment, Wednesday, June 20, 6-7:30 p.m., Northern Light United Church. A community discussion about behavioral health services for… Continue reading

What’s Happening the week of June 20-26
Writers’ Weir: Jigging for Halibut

Writers’ Weir: Jigging for Halibut

This is a work of fiction. The Capital City Weekly accepts submissions of poetry, fiction and nonfiction. To submit a piece for consideration, email us… Continue reading

Writers’ Weir: Jigging for Halibut
Travis takes one last picture of Jamie while waiting for their plane. Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly

Alaska for Real: Casting the Panhandle

When my brother Jamie Neilson pulled up to the dock in Meyers Chuck I stepped out to shake hands with two strangers. First was Travis,… Continue reading

Travis takes one last picture of Jamie while waiting for their plane. Tara Neilson | For the Capital City Weekly
Some days you’re a lingcod, some days a quillback. Best keep that in mind. Jeff Lund | For the Capital City Weekly

Being local, and local-ish

I used to get a little territorial when it came to non-locals descending on Prince of Wales. Ironic, of course, because I had this attitude… Continue reading

Some days you’re a lingcod, some days a quillback. Best keep that in mind. Jeff Lund | For the Capital City Weekly
Art of Marian Call by Libby Stringer.

Real Music: A decade of songwriting

If you want to be a professional musician, 90 percent of what you will do will not be music, said Juneau resident Marian Call, a… Continue reading

Art of Marian Call by Libby Stringer.
Emily Lockie dances with her husband, Scott, and their children, Eava and Annalise, during the Block Party at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Summer Block Parties create a fun, family-friendly space

Big band music filled the summer evening on June 15, calling pedestrians through the double loading dock doors of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center… Continue reading

Emily Lockie dances with her husband, Scott, and their children, Eava and Annalise, during the Block Party at the Juneau Arts & Culture Center on Friday, June 15, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Stan Lujan became the new president of the Juneau Symphony in early June. Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly

Meet the new Juneau Symphony president

The Juneau Symphony’s president Sarah McNair-Grove stepped down on June 5, and board member Stan Lujan was elected to take her place on June 7.… Continue reading

Stan Lujan became the new president of the Juneau Symphony in early June. Michael Penn | For the Capital City Weekly

Border family separations open old wounds

I want to express my appreciation to U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska for opposing the separation of families at the U.S. border and demanding… Continue reading

A fishermen shows Coast Guard inspectors the life jackets on his power troller in 2015. (Juneau Empire file)

Vessel safety checks are free this weekend

Coast Guard inspecting recreation and fishing boats for free this weekend.

A fishermen shows Coast Guard inspectors the life jackets on his power troller in 2015. (Juneau Empire file)
Marjorie Menzi talks on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at her Thane home about her work in government and teaching Juneau students about how their goverment works. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

People of Juneau: Civics education advocate encourages involvement at young age

Marjorie Menzi has spent decades helping youth learn about Alaska, national government.

Marjorie Menzi talks on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at her Thane home about her work in government and teaching Juneau students about how their goverment works. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Valley intersection may get redesign

Congestion, emissions prompt look at Stephen Richards and Riverside Drives.

The intersection of Riverside Drive and Stephen Richards Drive in the Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

We all must stop this monstrosity!

The current U.S. policy of ripping crying children from their parents arms because they are illegal immigrants is pure evil, and must be stopped. These… Continue reading

Racers begin the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo | Rob Welton)

Jackson leads Juneauites in Kluane bike race

Stiff headwinds played a major factor in Saturday’s Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay. The winds slowed racers considerably — between one to two hours, according… Continue reading

Racers begin the Kluane Chilkat International Bike Relay on Saturday. (Courtesy Photo | Rob Welton)

Little League names all-star teams

The Gastineau Channel Little League announced on Sunday and Monday the Major Baseball, Major Softball and Junior Baseball and Junior Softball all-star teams. All four… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Police calls for Wednesday, June 20, 2018

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction… Continue reading

Police calls for Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The University of Alaska has passed a proposal to log areas near Haines and Klukwan (pictured in red) over the next 10 years. (Photo courtesy University of Alaska)

University board approves controversial timber lease near Haines

The University of Alaska Board of Regents approved a controversial land lease near Haines and Klukwan to a logging contractor at special meeting Tuesday. The… Continue reading

The University of Alaska has passed a proposal to log areas near Haines and Klukwan (pictured in red) over the next 10 years. (Photo courtesy University of Alaska)
Jaden Capua-Flores, left, and Piper Robidoux, both 13, share a float as they cool off with other children at Auke Lake on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Juneau sees first 80-degree day of 2018

Juneau’s thermometer reached a new high point for the year on Tuesday as the National Weather Service station at Juneau International Airport topped 80 degrees.… Continue reading

Jaden Capua-Flores, left, and Piper Robidoux, both 13, share a float as they cool off with other children at Auke Lake on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)