In this December 2015 file photo, Juneau Police Department Lt. Kris Sell speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce about the recent uptick in heroin usage and violent crime in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

With clashing views on SB 91, JPD Lt. Kris Sell resigns from Criminal Justice Commission

Juneau Police Department Lt. Kris Sell has resigned her seat on the Alaska Criminal Justice Commission, a 13-member group created by the state Legislature in… Continue reading

In this December 2015 file photo, Juneau Police Department Lt. Kris Sell speaks to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce about the recent uptick in heroin usage and violent crime in Juneau. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
A mudslide caused when a retaining wall failed Wednesday pushed a shed down the hill and piled mud and debris up to the window of a residence in the 2500 block of Douglas Highway. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Mudslide damages Douglas home

A mudslide damaged a residence on Douglas Island, between Lawson Creek and Homestead Park, after a water leak reportedly caused a retaining wall to fail… Continue reading

A mudslide caused when a retaining wall failed Wednesday pushed a shed down the hill and piled mud and debris up to the window of a residence in the 2500 block of Douglas Highway. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

UA President to deliver ‘State of the University’ today

Jim Johnsen, president of the University of Alaska, will deliver his ‘State of the University’ address to the Juneau Chamber of Commerce at noon today.… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017

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

This Day in Juneau History: Feb. 16, 1987

On Feb. 16, 1987, a man was indicted on three charges — first-degree murder, second-degree theft and compounding — connected with the disappearance and death… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department investigators at the scene of a shooting incident at Switzer Mobile Home Park Wednesday morning. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)

Juneau police investigate shooting at Switzer Village

Juneau police detectives are continuing to investigate an argument that led to shots being fired at Switzer Village Mobile Park early Wednesday morning. No one… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department investigators at the scene of a shooting incident at Switzer Mobile Home Park Wednesday morning. (Liz Kellar | Juneau Empire)
Yvonne Yang, right, is handed a box of chocolate truffles by Juneau Community Charter School eighth-grader Rylee Caron during a Valentine’s Day sale Tuesday at the Federal Building. Proceeds for the sale of about 700 truffles will help pay for the eighth grade class to visit Fairbanks and Denali National Park in May. Other students pictured are Adam Bishop, left, Callahan Croteau and Karrie McVey. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Yvonne Yang, right, is handed a box of chocolate truffles by Juneau Community Charter School eighth-grader Rylee Caron during a Valentine’s Day sale Tuesday at the Federal Building. Proceeds for the sale of about 700 truffles will help pay for the eighth grade class to visit Fairbanks and Denali National Park in May. Other students pictured are Adam Bishop, left, Callahan Croteau and Karrie McVey. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017

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

Suspect pleads not guilty to stabbing woman in head

A Juneau man pleaded not guilty in court Monday after he was indicted on one count of attempted murder in the first degree and three… Continue reading

Assembly to homeless: Sleep in the wrong place, pay a fine

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly sent a message to the town’s unsheltered at a Monday meeting: Go to sleep in the wrong place… Continue reading

Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Judge declares mistrial in trailer park killing

A mistrial has been declared in the homicide trial of Christopher Strawn, the man accused of shooting Brandon Cook in the back of the head… Continue reading

Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Police calls for Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017

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

Empire’s online paywall returns Thursday

Dear readers, For the last month, we have removed the paywall and allowed full free access to our website and e-edition. When we removed our… Continue reading

Photo: HEARTS delivered

Juneau Mayor Ken Koelsch gives Maggie Gottleib, left, and Josie Elfers, both 4-year-old, a high-five after they delivered Valentines, including a crown, to him in… Continue reading

Tiffany Albertson stands in front of a diagram of her mobile home during the trial of Christopher D. Strawn in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb 13, 2017. Strawn is accused in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Witness to murder testifies: ‘I could tell he was gone’

There were three people in the trailer when Brandon Cook was shot on Oct. 20, 2015. One is dead. The second is on trial. The… Continue reading

Tiffany Albertson stands in front of a diagram of her mobile home during the trial of Christopher D. Strawn in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Feb 13, 2017. Strawn is accused in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

‘Nothing runs on empty’: Photo exhibit shows food insecure Alaskans

The Alaska Food Coalition and Food Bank of Alaska are inviting legislators and the public to “Nothing Runs on Empty: Real Stories of Hunger in… Continue reading

AWARE announces this year’s Women of Distinction honorees

Juneau’s women’s shelter AWARE (Aiding Women in Abuse & Rape Emergencies) has announced this year’s Women of Distinction honorees. They are: Andrea Cesar, Sioux Douglas,… Continue reading

Poet Roger Reeves to discuss parrhesia and poetry

Chicago-based poet Roger Reeves will be visiting Juneau as part of a three-city Alaska tour in mid-February, hosted by 49 Writers with support from the… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Feb. 13, 2017

Drunken driving At 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Lonnie Guthrie, 40, was arrested for driving while intoxicated and refusal to submit to a chemical test in the… Continue reading

Travel Juneau hosting marketing forum

Travel Juneau is hosting a forum later this month for local businesses who want to improve their social media marketing. The event is scheduled for… Continue reading