Christopher Strawn’s case is now in the hands of 12 of his peers. Strawn, on trial for the Oct. 20, 2015 shooting death of Brandon… Continue reading
Basking in the sun on this bright October afternoon, a line of ducks cruises through the water of Gastineau Channel near where the Douglas Bridge… Continue reading
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
“When am I ever going to use this?” It’s a question every educator is familiar with. Some teachers welcome the inquiry. Others are just tired… Continue reading
Though this year’s municipal election is over, the Juneau League of Women Voters is remaining active this fall. The LWV is holding a costume party… Continue reading
Nearly two years to the day after the shooting death of Brandon Cook, Christopher Strawn was found guilty of his murder. The jury in Strawn’s… Continue reading
Tuesday’s Board of Education meeting lasted more than four hours, including changes in the makeup of the board and votes on a few key issues.… Continue reading
The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators used the words, “leader, mentor and innovator” to describe this year’s Harbormaster of the Year award winner.… Continue reading
The state of Alaska says it has received another extension to comply with national proof-of-identity standards. The state says it received from the U.S. Department… Continue reading
Come have a cup of coffee with the Juneau Empire today from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Heritage Coffee cafe in the Mendenhall Valley. Some of… Continue reading
The Juneau Police Department has a new deputy police chief: David Campbell. JPD Chief Ed Mercer announced Campbell’s promotion on Tuesday. It will be effective… Continue reading
A propane-operated dryer started a fire at the Cordova Heights apartment building on Monday night, causing little damage and no injuries. At 9:31 p.m., Capital… Continue reading
Christopher Strawn, representing himself in his trial for the Oct. 20, 2015 murder of Brandon Cook, began making the case for his defense Tuesday morning.… Continue reading
Breasts will be at the center of attention at one party on Halloween weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the annual “Save the Ta-Tas” party is… Continue reading
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly isn’t making changes to the senior sales tax exemption quite yet. A proposed ordinance at Monday’s meeting would… Continue reading
Juneau poet Miriam Wagoner has published her first collection of poetry through Alaska Litho titled “A Poem Book From My Kaasei Nook To The World”… Continue reading
Last month, Gov. Bill Walker spoke in support of Senate Bill 54, which would increase the penalties for some minor crimes. On Monday night, the… Continue reading
The status quo will stay. Despite almost three hours of debate and discussion, a deeply divided state alcohol board was unable to decide Monday whether… Continue reading
Christopher Strawn’s life is now in his own hands. On Monday, Assistant District Attorney Amy Paige finished building the state’s case against Strawn, who has… Continue reading
Attracted to warming ocean temperatures, small, iridescent squid have been moving into Southeast Alaska waters. They could be a cipher to understanding how sea life… Continue reading
