Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 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

  • Jul 19, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Oprah Winfrey is introduced to staff of Holland America’s Eurodam cruise ship before boarding in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

It’s Oprah!

Cody Wilson didn’t recognize the woman until she was leaving the store. Wilson, working a shift at Mt. Juneau Trading Post downtown around noon on… Continue reading

Oprah Winfrey is introduced to staff of Holland America’s Eurodam cruise ship before boarding in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

City seeks input on adding more dog parks

With dogs already occupying a huge part of daily life in Juneau, the City and Borough of Juneau Parks &Recreation Department is looking into adding… Continue reading

  • Jul 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire

Perseverance Trail closed later this week

One of Juneau’s most popular trails will be out of commission later this week. Due to landslides on Perseverance Trail, the City and Borough of… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 18, 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

  • Jul 18, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Tuesday, July 18, 2017
The Governor’s House in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

False carbon monoxide alarm at Governor’s House

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters were called out to the Governor’s House Sunday night for a possible carbon monoxide leak, but did not find any dangerous… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
The Governor’s House in Juneau, Alaska, on Monday, July 17, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Luminara bags line the track at the Dimond Park Field House during the 2017 Relay For Life event Friday, July 14, 2017. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)

Celebrating cancer survivors

Cancer survivors and caregivers walked the first lap together Friday evening to kick off the annual Relay for Life held at Dimond Park Field House… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Erin Laughlin
Luminara bags line the track at the Dimond Park Field House during the 2017 Relay For Life event Friday, July 14, 2017. (Erin Laughlin | For the Juneau Empire)
Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his first trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)

Murder suspect opts to represent himself at retrial

Homicide suspect Christopher D. Strawn will represent himself when his case heads back to trial, currently set for October. Strawn still faces charges of first-… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Christopher D. Strawn appears in Juneau Superior Court on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, during his first trial on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file)
Juneau Police Department Officer Ben Beck hands out pencils and paper police hats to neighborhood kids in the Mendenhall Valley during National Night Out in this 2015 archive photo. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)

JPD to celebrate National Night Out Aug. 1

The Juneau Police Department has issued a call to action for any community groups or neighborhood organizations that would like to participate in the annual… Continue reading

Juneau Police Department Officer Ben Beck hands out pencils and paper police hats to neighborhood kids in the Mendenhall Valley during National Night Out in this 2015 archive photo. (Emily Russo Miller | Juneau Empire File)

Housing First sets grand opening date

Though it’s a bit later than planned, the Housing First Collaborative project has set a date for its grand opening. Originally scheduled to open in… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017

Lemon Creek Area Plan available for public comment

Starting today, Juneau residents can share their thoughts on the future of the Lemon Creek area. The City and Borough of Juneau has put together… Continue reading

  • Jul 17, 2017
Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 2017

Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 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

  • Jul 17, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Monday, July 17, 2017
Juneau-Douglas High School is seen on April 27, 2015. If Juneau voters elect to extend the 1 percent sales tax increase, the Juneau School District will receive $5 million for maintenance costs over the ensuing five years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Assembly looks to put sales tax money toward maintenance

Through vote after vote Thursday night, the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly Finance Committee approved its list of local projects that would benefit from… Continue reading

Juneau-Douglas High School is seen on April 27, 2015. If Juneau voters elect to extend the 1 percent sales tax increase, the Juneau School District will receive $5 million for maintenance costs over the ensuing five years. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
In this August 2016 photo, hand count team members Christine Niemi, left, and James Fowlkes count ballots at Centennial Hall from the state-wide primary election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Trump’s request for voter info prompts Alaskans’ privacy concerns

Donald Trump wants it. So does the Russian intelligence service. After waiting one day, the Juneau Empire paid $21 to get most of it. In… Continue reading

In this August 2016 photo, hand count team members Christine Niemi, left, and James Fowlkes count ballots at Centennial Hall from the state-wide primary election. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Trillium Landing is a 49-unit apartment complex currently under construction in the Vintage Business Park for persons aged 55 and over. The complex includes studios, one and two-bedroom units and is scheduled to open in September. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Affordable senior living facility set to open in September

The “silver tsunami” has arrived in Juneau. The term refers to the rising number of seniors around the country, and Juneau’s senior population is booming.… Continue reading

Trillium Landing is a 49-unit apartment complex currently under construction in the Vintage Business Park for persons aged 55 and over. The complex includes studios, one and two-bedroom units and is scheduled to open in September. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, leaves the Senate Chambers after the Alaska Senate concluded the second special session of the 30th Alaska Legislature. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

At deadline, Alaska Legislature cuts oil subsidies to help budget

After weeks of on-again, off-again negotiations, the Alaska Legislature has cut the state subsidy of oil and gas drilling. A compromise proposal approved Saturday night… Continue reading

Senate Majority Leader Peter Micciche, R-Soldotna, leaves the Senate Chambers after the Alaska Senate concluded the second special session of the 30th Alaska Legislature. (James Brooks | Juneau Empire)

Candidates for city election can file paperwork soon

On Oct. 3, Juneau’s voters will elect three Assembly members and two School Board members, and they’ll learn who their options are by mid-August. The… Continue reading

In this 2013 file photo, Claudia Plesa, right, dances with Emily Wolf during an event in the State Office Building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Dance the rain away at folk dance classes

Sunday dance classes at the Alaska Club’s downtown location bring the international flavor to Juneau’s far-flung corner of the world. International Folk Dance classes run… Continue reading

In this 2013 file photo, Claudia Plesa, right, dances with Emily Wolf during an event in the State Office Building. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Flight passenger indicted on drug smuggling charges

Flight passenger indicted on drug smuggling charges

A man who reportedly tried to smuggle heroin and hydrocodone into Juneau on a flight from Seattle was indicted Wednesday by a Juneau grand jury… Continue reading

  • Jul 14, 2017
  • By LIZ KELLAR
Flight passenger indicted on drug smuggling charges
Police & Fire for Sunday, July 16, 2017

Police & Fire for Sunday, July 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

  • Jul 14, 2017
  • By Juneau Empire
  • Crime
Police & Fire for Sunday, July 16, 2017