Alaska Senate to split session time in Juneau, Anchorage

JUNEAU — Members of the Alaska Senate do not plan to spend all their time in Juneau when the fourth special session this year convenes… Continue reading

Robert J. Shem, a retired firearms examiner for the state of Alaska crime lab, speaks from the witness chair during the Christopher Strawn’s 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)

Firearms expert testifies as Strawn murder trial ends second week

Earlier this year, Yvette Soutiere was defending Christopher Strawn. On Friday morning, the assistant public defender held her head in her hands as Strawn, 34,… Continue reading

Robert J. Shem, a retired firearms examiner for the state of Alaska crime lab, speaks from the witness chair during the Christopher Strawn’s 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)
Sections of picket fence are loaded onto a flatbed trailer as work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pickets for new playground available for purchase, personalization

When the new playground is built at Twin Lakes, it will bear not only the ideas and suggestions of the people of Juneau, but it… Continue reading

Sections of picket fence are loaded onto a flatbed trailer as work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Police and fire for Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrestand citation information, not conviction information.… Continue reading

Special Olympics athletes take their turns bowling at a practice at Taku Lanes on Sunday, Oct. 15. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)

At bowling alley, Special Olympians and league players unite

Juneau’s newly-formed unified Special Olympics bowling team has laid a lot on the line. For teammates Niall Johnson, Charlie Lewis, AJ Botion and Leroy George,… Continue reading

Special Olympics athletes take their turns bowling at a practice at Taku Lanes on Sunday, Oct. 15. (Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire)
In this July 25 photo, chum salmon are delivered to Alaska Glacier Seafoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Statewide salmon harvests break records

As commercial salmon fishing season wraps up for the summer, numbers recently released by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game show a tale of… Continue reading

In this July 25 photo, chum salmon are delivered to Alaska Glacier Seafoods. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Seasonal parking now available at Marine Park Plaza

From now until April, parking downtown is going to be a little easier for some. Anyone with a Marine Parking Garage parking permit will be… Continue reading

Lawmakers hold hearings Monday on pipeline, SB 91 rollback

In a pair of hearings Monday, the Alaska Legislature will consider the past and the future. At 10 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee will hear… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Oct. 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

A Note from the Editor’s Desk: Three new things

It’s been a busy summer, and after a vacation on my part late last month, an even busier fall. It’ll be over before we know… Continue reading

  • Oct 15, 2017
Learn boating safety with USCG

Learn boating safety with USCG

The U.S. Coast Guard will teach a boating safety course today at the Juneau Yacht Club from 1-5 p.m. Costs are $30 for an individual… Continue reading

Learn boating safety with USCG
Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire TMHS sophomore Cole Jensen talks with a representative from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ engineering program on Friday’s college and career fair at TMHS.

Adulting: TMHS seniors contemplate future at career fair

Cole Jensen has some time to decide what he wants to do after high school. He’s only a sophomore. Even so, he’s getting a jump… Continue reading

Kevin Gullufsen | Juneau Empire TMHS sophomore Cole Jensen talks with a representative from the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ engineering program on Friday’s college and career fair at TMHS.

Police calls for Sunday, Oct. 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

In this Sept. 1 photo, Juneau-Douglas’ quarterback Max Wheat is sacked by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Touteiolepo at TMHS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

School district ‘very close’ to decision on football merger proposal

The Alaska School Activities Association has given the Juneau School District until Nov. 1 to submit a written proposal regarding a cooperative, or merged, Thunder… Continue reading

In this Sept. 1 photo, Juneau-Douglas’ quarterback Max Wheat is sacked by Thunder Mountain’s Puna Touteiolepo at TMHS. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly meets for first time since election, talking sales tax, West Douglas road

Monday’s City and Borough of Juneau Assembly meeting will be the first one in a month, and will get right to business. The meeting will… Continue reading

Liam, Lawrence and Logan David are identical triplets born on April 23, 2017, to parents John David and Lory Rowe. They were photographed at their Mendenhall Valley home on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Who’s who? Identical triplets prove difficult to tell apart

Their right toenail. That’s how you tell them apart. Lawrence’s is painted blue. Liam’s is painted green. Logan’s isn’t painted. Other than that, telling the… Continue reading

Liam, Lawrence and Logan David are identical triplets born on April 23, 2017, to parents John David and Lory Rowe. They were photographed at their Mendenhall Valley home on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Employees from the Haunted Station pose during a previous year. The United States Coast Guard Station Juneau is hosting its annual Halloween event starting Thursday, Oct. 26 and continuing through Oct. 28. (Photo courtesy of United States Coast Guard Station Juneau)

From Coast Guard to Ghost Guard

Starting next week, the United States Coast Guard Station Juneau will make its annual transformation into a so-called “Haunted Station.” The Haunted Station will be… Continue reading

Employees from the Haunted Station pose during a previous year. The United States Coast Guard Station Juneau is hosting its annual Halloween event starting Thursday, Oct. 26 and continuing through Oct. 28. (Photo courtesy of United States Coast Guard Station Juneau)

Police calls for Friday, Oct. 13, 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

  • Oct 13, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 9, 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)

Missing weapon is hole in state’s murder case

As the state prepares to wrap up its case against Christopher Strawn, one big unanswered question lingers over the trial. If Strawn killed Brandon Cook… Continue reading

Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 9, 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)
Maestro Troy Quinn. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Symphony)

Juneau Symphony season begins next weekend

Next weekend’s Juneau Symphony performances kick off its 2017-2018 season, which will include a wide range of musical styles and performances from now through next… Continue reading

Maestro Troy Quinn. (Photo courtesy of Juneau Symphony)