Two will plead guilty in meth-by-mail scheme

A man and a woman accused of participating in a meth-by-mail drug deal will plead guilty, according to court records and federal Assistant Public Defender… Continue reading

A derelict vessel is submerged in Gastineau Channel near the Douglas Bridge on Oct. 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Boat sinks in Gastineau Channel

Midway through last week, a boat with no name sank into the waters of Gastineau Channel. As of Monday afternoon, the 28-foot vessel was still… Continue reading

A derelict vessel is submerged in Gastineau Channel near the Douglas Bridge on Oct. 23, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Dr. Sol Neely lectures at an Evening at Egan talk about zombies at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, Oct. 20. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

Zombies: A brainy topic, says UAS professor

Mindless marauders with a taste for grey matter. Bloodthirsty, reanimated beasts intent on destruction. Gruesome, restless ghouls. An allegorical commentary on the Vietnam War, capitalism… Continue reading

Dr. Sol Neely lectures at an Evening at Egan talk about zombies at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, Oct. 20. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
The former Public Safety Building on Whittier Street is the top choice for a warming center which could open Nov. 15 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City inches closer to setting up winter warming center

The City and Borough of Juneau is aiming to get a winter warming center up and running, and the Assembly is also setting its sights… Continue reading

The former Public Safety Building on Whittier Street is the top choice for a warming center which could open Nov. 15 from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

FBI arrests former Bergmann manager, accuses him of dealing meth

The FBI has arrested a former Bergmann Hotel manager and resident for four counts of felony drug distribution. According to a federal grand jury indictment… Continue reading

Mark Whitman gives a talk about Hi Chung, also known as “China Joe”, during a tour of Evergreen Cemetery by as part of an intensive course on Alaskan history for Yaa&

Want to graduate high school? Workshop at an alternative school

History lied beneath Herman Ed Becker’s feet. At Evergreen Cemetery Tuesday morning, the Yaakoosgé Daakahídi Alternative High School teacher stood, flanked by his small class,… Continue reading

Mark Whitman gives a talk about Hi Chung, also known as “China Joe”, during a tour of Evergreen Cemetery by as part of an intensive course on Alaskan history for Yaa&
Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) Chariman Frederick Olsen Jr., SEITC Secretary John Morris and United Tribes of Bristol Bay President Robert Heyano show the Memorandum of Agreement uniting the two groups in their efforts to oppose mining projects on salmon watersheds. (Courtesy Photo | Molly Dischner)

Group of 29 tribes oppose Pebble Mine, B.C.’s ‘transboundary’ projects

Southeast and Bristol Bay tribal mining opposition now has a unified front. Two Alaska Native tribal consortiums announced a “historic” partnership Wednesday at the Alaska… Continue reading

Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) Chariman Frederick Olsen Jr., SEITC Secretary John Morris and United Tribes of Bristol Bay President Robert Heyano show the Memorandum of Agreement uniting the two groups in their efforts to oppose mining projects on salmon watersheds. (Courtesy Photo | Molly Dischner)
Don Cook, father of Brandon Cook, who was murdered in 2015, watches balloons they released with friends and family to honor his son in front of Safeway on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Cook and his wife, Amanda, flew up from Wewoka, Oklahoma, this week to witness the trial of Christopher Strawn, 34. On Wednesday, the jury took just three and a half hours to reach a decision guilty on charges of first-degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two years after son’s death, his father runs in his footsteps

Don Cook was ready to run. It was 41 degrees and raining as the sky was quickly growing darker Friday evening, not exactly ideal conditions… Continue reading

Don Cook, father of Brandon Cook, who was murdered in 2015, watches balloons they released with friends and family to honor his son in front of Safeway on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Cook and his wife, Amanda, flew up from Wewoka, Oklahoma, this week to witness the trial of Christopher Strawn, 34. On Wednesday, the jury took just three and a half hours to reach a decision guilty on charges of first-degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Chris Strawn murder trial goes to jury

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

Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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Costume party raises money for League of Women Voters

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

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Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Jury convicts Strawn on all counts

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

Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau’s Borg named Harbormaster of the Year

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

Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Ten bald eagles perch on top of the Juneau Empire building as they watch salmon return to the nearby fish hatchery on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  ^ Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File

Meet with the Empire at Valley Heritage today

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

Ten bald eagles perch on top of the Juneau Empire building as they watch salmon return to the nearby fish hatchery on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  ^ Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File
Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

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

Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

Dryer causes small fire at Douglas apartment building

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

Tim Shockley, a resident of the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park, answers questions by Christopher Strawn during Strawn’s trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Murder defendant Christopher Strawn takes stand as trial nears an end

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

Tim Shockley, a resident of the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park, answers questions by Christopher Strawn during Strawn’s trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. Strawn, 34, faces charges of first-degree and second-degree murder, manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, third-degree assault and weapons misconduct in the shooting death of Brandon Cook in October 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Annual party raises money for mammograms

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

Assembly not ready to expand senior tax exemption yet

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

Hearthside Books in the Nugget Mall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local poet publishes first collection

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

Hearthside Books in the Nugget Mall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly offers support for bill that would roll back some SB 91 provisions

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