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Christopher D. Strawn , 32, appears in Juneau District Court Thursday for first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Brandon C. Cook. Bail was set at $1 million.

‘Smithart’ conflict nets murder defendant a new attorney

A Juneau resident awaiting trial on first-degree murder charges was appointed a new attorney on Monday after a judge found that the Public Defender Agency… Continue reading

Christopher D. Strawn , 32, appears in Juneau District Court Thursday for first-degree murder for allegedly shooting Brandon C. Cook. Bail was set at $1 million.

Around Town

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel to organize and calculate data in the workplace. Free.… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Jan. 11, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Filling a vacancy

Today at 4:30 p.m. the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly will interview five people who applied to fill the vacant District 1 CBJ Assembly… Continue reading

Students of all ages gather to participate in the the World's Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest on Friday as part of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. The event, that included 80 participants and 17 instructors, was part of a national attempt to break a Guinness World Record.

Photos: World’s largest lesson

Jeorghette Plang, left, reacts to ski instructor Leslie Antolick’s helpful push during the the World’s Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest on Friday as part of Learn… Continue reading

Students of all ages gather to participate in the the World's Largest Lesson at Eaglecrest on Friday as part of Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month. The event, that included 80 participants and 17 instructors, was part of a national attempt to break a Guinness World Record.

Gastineau Apartments demolition delayed

The structural demolition of the Gastineau Apartments will begin about two weeks after the originally scheduled start date. Contractors will start taking the buildings down… Continue reading

Scott R. Parker, 41, appears in Juneau Superior Court Thursday for his sentencing hearing for possesing and distributing child pornography.

Youth volunteer gets 3 years for child porn

A 41-year-old Juneau man who volunteered with youth in the community was sentenced Thursday to serve three years in prison for possessing and distributing child… Continue reading

Scott R. Parker, 41, appears in Juneau Superior Court Thursday for his sentencing hearing for possesing and distributing child pornography.

Police & Fire for Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016

This report contains information provided to the Empire from law enforcement agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information, not conviction information. Anyone listed in… Continue reading

Around Town

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Trap Club, 1 Mile Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Trap Club is open to members and public trap… Continue reading

Police looking for two men who assaulted woman in Valley home

The Juneau Police Department is looking for two men who they say broke into a Mendenhall Valley home and assaulted a woman before stealing from… Continue reading

Darrin D. Austin, 31, appears in Juneau Superior Court Thursday for sentencing in his physical assault of C Scott Fry in 2015.

Man gets 4 years for beating musician downtown

After watching a video clip of a local musician being “beaten to a pulp” outside a liquor store in downtown Juneau this past summer, a… Continue reading

Darrin D. Austin, 31, appears in Juneau Superior Court Thursday for sentencing in his physical assault of C Scott Fry in 2015.
Frost covers a mooring line on a boat in the Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Wednesday.

Photo: Moored by frost

Frost covers a mooring line on a boat in the Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Frost covers a mooring line on a boat in the Don Statter Memorial Boat Harbor in Auke Bay on Wednesday.
Alan Steffert passes a puck during a lunch-time game of hockey on the ice at Twin Lakes on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for sunny with highs 27 to 35. Northeast wind 10 mph.

Photo: Pond hockey

Alan Steffert passes a puck during a lunchtime game of hockey on the ice at Twin Lakes on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for… Continue reading

Alan Steffert passes a puck during a lunch-time game of hockey on the ice at Twin Lakes on Thursday. The National Weather Service forecast for Friday calls for sunny with highs 27 to 35. Northeast wind 10 mph.

Chamber crowd puts eyes on The Road

For most people, in most situations, talking about the state’s economic downturn and the subsequent ferry service cuts are not ideal talking points if you’re… Continue reading

Goldbelt Inc. picks interim CEO

Elliot “Chuck” Wimberly has been named the interim president and CEO of Goldbelt Inc., the company announced by email Wednesday.Wimberly previously served as an interim… Continue reading

Around town for Jan. 8

Senior ceramics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Senior Center. Details: Diane, 463-6176.Storytime, 11 a.m., Mendenhall Valley Library. Details: 586-5267.Organ concert, noon, State Office Building.Senior Lunch, noon,… Continue reading

Pictured is a man who police believe stole a valuable weight scale from Bartlett Regional Hospital in mid-December. Police have asked for the public's help identifying him.

Bartlett Hospital loses weight

The Juneau Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating an expensive weight scale taken from Bartlett Regional Hospital last month, along with the… Continue reading

Pictured is a man who police believe stole a valuable weight scale from Bartlett Regional Hospital in mid-December. Police have asked for the public's help identifying him.
Lexi Lodwig skates with her puppy, Lola, through stranded icebergs on Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday.

Photos: Iceberg ice skating

Lexi Lodwig skates with her puppy, Lola, through stranded icebergs on Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday.… Continue reading

Lexi Lodwig skates with her puppy, Lola, through stranded icebergs on Mendenhall Lake on Wednesday.

Latest Kensington power idea stopped by regulators

The latest attempt to connect Kensington gold mine to Juneau’s power grid has blown regulatory fuses.In a decision dated Dec. 3, the Regulatory Commission of… Continue reading

Jodi DeBruyne, Curator of Collections & Exhibits for the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, takes a moment to inspect the weather damage to the Wooshkeetaan Totem Pole (JDCM 81.01.027) as it is moved into the city's Parks Maintenance building in Douglas on Tuesday. The 40-foot totem, carved by Nathan Jackson in 1980 with assistance by Steve Brown and assstance painting by his wife, Dorica Jackson, was placed in the Museum's collection in 1981 and erected outside Centennial Hall for Juneau's Centennial in 1983. The pole was taken down Tuesday for restoration.

Decayed totem removed from Centennial Hall

Looking from the ground up, the Wooshkeetaan Totem Pole, which stood against Centennial Hall for more than 30 years, appeared to be in decent shape.… Continue reading

Jodi DeBruyne, Curator of Collections & Exhibits for the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, takes a moment to inspect the weather damage to the Wooshkeetaan Totem Pole (JDCM 81.01.027) as it is moved into the city's Parks Maintenance building in Douglas on Tuesday. The 40-foot totem, carved by Nathan Jackson in 1980 with assistance by Steve Brown and assstance painting by his wife, Dorica Jackson, was placed in the Museum's collection in 1981 and erected outside Centennial Hall for Juneau's Centennial in 1983. The pole was taken down Tuesday for restoration.