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The State of Alaska has applied to take control of the land under the Taku River. The lands the state is asking for are pictured in blue. (Map courtesy Bureau of Land Management)

Alaska applies for control of Taku River, a federal waterway

The land under the Taku River may soon have a new owner: the State of Alaska. The state has applied with the Bureau of Land… Continue reading

The State of Alaska has applied to take control of the land under the Taku River. The lands the state is asking for are pictured in blue. (Map courtesy Bureau of Land Management)
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)
The State of Alaska has applied to take control of the land under the Taku River. The lands the state is asking for are pictured in blue. (Map courtesy Bureau of Land Management)

Alaska applies for control of Taku River, a federal waterway

The land under the Taku River may soon have a new owner: the State of Alaska. The state has applied with the Bureau of Land… Continue reading

The State of Alaska has applied to take control of the land under the Taku River. The lands the state is asking for are pictured in blue. (Map courtesy Bureau of Land Management)
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)
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)

Valley intersection may get redesign

A Mendenhall Valley intersection may be getting a redesign to cut down on traffic congestion and vehicle emissions. The intersection at Stephen Richards Memorial Drive… 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)

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)
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

When she worked in the Legislature, Marjorie Menzi lived a block away from the Alaska State Capitol. She could easily go home and eat lunch… Continue reading

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)
Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi

The indigenous communities of Alaska have been living with these plants and this land for millenia.

Eating Wild: Beach Greens Quick Kimchi
Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 during jury selection for his trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Man convicted of 2015 murder to be sentenced this week

It’s been eight months since a jury found Christopher Strawn guilty of the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook. This Wednesday, Strawn will be sentenced.

Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 during jury selection for his trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Brandon C. Cook is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Brandon C. Cook’s family and friends)

Man convicted of 2015 murder to be sentenced this week

It’s been eight months since a jury found Christopher Strawn guilty of the 2015 murder of Brandon Cook. This Wednesday, Strawn will be sentenced. Sentencing… Continue reading

Brandon C. Cook is seen in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Brandon C. Cook’s family and friends)
Priscilla Jordan holds up a king salmon caught at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

‘Fishing is fishing:’ Local fishermen take advantage of weather Monday

Payton Grant barely had time to enjoy the beautiful weather before catching two king salmon at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. Payton, 13, of Juneau and… Continue reading

Priscilla Jordan holds up a king salmon caught at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Bill Walker talks to C-SPAN host Peter Slen via webcam aboard a C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday, June 18, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

C-SPAN visit strives to promote local, nationwide education

As the sun beat down on the large C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday afternoon, C-SPAN Marketing Manager Heath Neiderer greeted a crowd with words… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker talks to C-SPAN host Peter Slen via webcam aboard a C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday, June 18, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)
Priscilla Jordan holds up a king salmon caught at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)

‘Fishing is fishing:’ Local fishermen take advantage of weather Monday

Payton Grant barely had time to enjoy the beautiful weather before catching two king salmon at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. Payton, 13, of Juneau and… Continue reading

Priscilla Jordan holds up a king salmon caught at Wayside Dock Monday afternoon. (Gregory Philson | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Bill Walker talks to C-SPAN host Peter Slen via webcam aboard a C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday, June 18, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

C-SPAN visit strives to promote local, nationwide education

As the sun beat down on the large C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday afternoon, C-SPAN Marketing Manager Heath Neiderer greeted a crowd with words… Continue reading

Gov. Bill Walker talks to C-SPAN host Peter Slen via webcam aboard a C-SPAN bus in Juneau on Monday, June 18, 2018. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

No injuries, no arrests after downtown altercation leads to gunfire

Some residents in the downtown area got an abrupt wake-up call Sunday morning, as gunshots rang out on Harris Street at just before 5 a.m.,… Continue reading

No injuries, no arrests after downtown altercation leads to gunfire

Some residents in the downtown area got an abrupt wake-up call Sunday morning, as gunshots rang out on Harris Street at just before 5 a.m.,… Continue reading