City seeks input on youth, senior Parks & Recreation programs

The City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department is looking for input on how to best serve some of Juneau’s youngest and oldest… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 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

Firefighters Krista Telnes, right, and Dave Edmunds of Capital City Fire/Rescue washdown foam leftover from their airport rescue firefighting skills training at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017. October is Fire Prevention Month in Alaska, and CCFR will offer tours of their facilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

CCFR emphasizes escape plan, smoke detectors in Fire Prevention Month

Juneau residents young and old are invited to learn more about fire safety this month with Capital City Fire/Rescue. October 2017 is Fire Prevention Month,… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017
Firefighters Krista Telnes, right, and Dave Edmunds of Capital City Fire/Rescue washdown foam leftover from their airport rescue firefighting skills training at the Hagevig Regional Fire Training Center on Thursday, April 13, 2017. October is Fire Prevention Month in Alaska, and CCFR will offer tours of their facilities. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Free program helps participants quit tobacco

Tobacco use is the largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in Alaska, and if a Juneau resident is ready to quit, a free… Continue reading

  • Oct 10, 2017

Delays next week on Calhoun Avenue

Those looking to drive along Calhoun Avenue next Tuesday should be prepared for it to take a little longer than usual. On Tuesday, Oct. 17,… Continue reading

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Free fair features baby talk at Valley library

A free fair will be taking place from 4-6 p.m. at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library for families and expectant families with questions about their… Continue reading

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This map, compiled by the City and Borough of Juneau, illustrates the maximum water depth that would be caused by an inshore, landslide-caused tsunami. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)

Study reveals worst-case scenarios for tsunamis in Juneau

Generally, there’s a low risk of a large tsunami hitting Juneau. There aren’t tsunami sirens in town, as City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Programs… Continue reading

This map, compiled by the City and Borough of Juneau, illustrates the maximum water depth that would be caused by an inshore, landslide-caused tsunami. (Courtesy of City and Borough of Juneau)
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, listens to comments about improving the nation’s tax code as he holds a meeting with local business owners at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s office on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Sullivan talks taxes on ‘milk run’ swing

As the U.S. Senate considers a sweeping revision of American income tax laws, Sen. Dan Sullivan is gathering the thoughts of Alaskans. On Monday, he… Continue reading

U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, listens to comments about improving the nation’s tax code as he holds a meeting with local business owners at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s office on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Anchorage’s famous reindeer, Star, dies at age 15

ANCHORAGE — A famous reindeer that could be seen walking the streets of downtown Anchorage has died at age 15. KTVA-TV reported that Star the… Continue reading

  • Oct 9, 2017
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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)

Eyewitness takes stand in murder retrial

Tiffany Johnson was shaken but undeterred as, for the second time in eight months, she took the witness stand and described the most terrifying night… 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)

Judge overrules Lt. Gov. Mallott on fisheries ballot measure

Anchorage Superior Court Judge Mark Rindner has overruled Lt. Gov Byron Mallott: A proposed fisheries ballot initiative is legal. The decision may be appealed to… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017

This report contains public information available to the Empire from law enforcement and public safety agencies. This report includes arrest and citation information. Anyone listed… Continue reading

Local comics set for Saturday show

Juneau’s sole comedy club, Club Baby Seal, will play two shows at the Gold Town Nickelodeon on Oct. 14 at 9 and 10:30 p.m. Admission… Continue reading

Commission on Aging reconfigures, looks for new members

As Juneau’s senior population continues to grow, issues facing that group are becoming increasingly important for the city. The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Monday, Oct. 9, 2017

Police & Fire for Monday, Oct. 9, 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

Police & Fire for Monday, Oct. 9, 2017

Lt. Gov. Mallott approves per diem ballot measure

Alaskans who think their legislators are overpaid will get to decide the issue. On Friday, Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott approved a ballot measure that would… Continue reading

Don Morgan, owner of Haa Shagoon Gallery, said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, he is closing his downtown business next week because homeless people outside of the Marine View Building are keeping customers away. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

One business owner cites homelessness, economic downturn for store closure

Those walking down Ferry Way downtown might notice something missing. For the past two years, the stretch of windows lining the south side of the… Continue reading

Don Morgan, owner of Haa Shagoon Gallery, said Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, he is closing his downtown business next week because homeless people outside of the Marine View Building are keeping customers away. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Flu knocks murder from list of state’s top killers

Murder is no longer one of the 10 leading causes of death in Alaska. On Friday, the Alaska Health Analytics &Vital Records section of the… Continue reading

Natalie Soto, 2, helps sing with the All Nations Children Dancers as Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

First official Indigenous Peoples Day proves satisfying, hopeful

Richard Peterson walked to the microphone at Monday night’s Indigenous Peoples Day celebration at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, clearly emotional. Peterson, the president of Central Council… Continue reading

Natalie Soto, 2, helps sing with the All Nations Children Dancers as Juneau residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall on Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Juneau Police Sgt. Jeremy Weske speaks from the witness stand during the trial of Christopher Strawn in Juneau Superior Court on Friday. 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.

Police, paramedic take stand in murder trial

“Are you asking me if he was dead?” “Yes.” “He was dead, and there was no struggle or anything. The blood was in a perfect… Continue reading

Michael Penn | Juneau Empire Juneau Police Sgt. Jeremy Weske speaks from the witness stand during the trial of Christopher Strawn in Juneau Superior Court on Friday. 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.