Men accused of meth distribution heading to trial in March

The trial of two men accused of distributing meth in Juneau will take place this coming March. Charles Edward Cotten Jr. and his son Ricky… Continue reading

Federal drug case to go to jury today

After four days of witness testimony in a federal case that painted a picture of a drug smuggling ring in Southeast Alaska, the prosecution wrapped… Continue reading

Work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Meetings to provide updates on playground rebuild

Project Playground will look a bit different when it is rebuilt next year, and members of the community can get a peek next week at… Continue reading

Work begins on the demolition of Project Playground at Twin Lakes on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Prosecution nearing end of case against accused drug smuggler

Witnesses gave jurors a look inside a drug trafficking ring that brought heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska in 2016, as the prosecution inched closer… Continue reading

Sweetheart dam gets OK from Forest Service

A hydroelectric dam proposed for a lake southeast of Juneau has moved one step closer to construction, and its backers say groundbreaking could take place… Continue reading

The governor’s open house is seen Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file

Governor hosts holiday open house today

One of Juneau’s longest-running holiday traditions continues today as Gov. Bill Walker opens the governor’s mansion to the public. From 3-6 p.m., the public is… Continue reading

The governor’s open house is seen Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire file

Innovation Summit calling business pitches, speakers

The Juneau Economic Development Council is calling for innovators, business owners and entrepreneurs to pitch business ideas at their 2018 Innovation Summit in February. Two… Continue reading

Social justice grants call for proposals

Two grant funds are calling for proposals from social justice difference makers around Alaska. The Alaska Community Foundation (ACF) is accepting letters of intent for… Continue reading

Alaska court system warns of juror scam

A jury scam has been reported in Juneau and Sitka where callers falsely identify themselves as law enforcement officers, notify individuals that they have failed… Continue reading

In this Dec. 2, 2016 photo, a multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

DOT will talk about Fred Meyer intersection at public meeting

The Alaska Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to discuss one of Juneau’s most dangerous traffic intersections. On Dec. 12, DOT… Continue reading

In this Dec. 2, 2016 photo, a multi-vehicle accident at the Fred Meyer intersection just as rush hour started. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Front Street closed for Gallery Walk

Front Street will be closed to vehicle traffic today between Franklin Street and Seward Street for the First Friday Gallery Walk. The street will be… Continue reading

The Empire at Gallery Walk

The Juneau Empire will be at Hearthside Books & Toys from 5-8 p.m. tonight at Gallery Walk, selling the historical book we produced this year.… Continue reading

Fishing vessel safety workshop

The Alaska Marine Safety Education Association (AMSEA) will offer a fishing vessel drill conductor workshop in Juneau on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.… Continue reading

Federal trial begins for man who allegedly distributed drugs to Southeast Alaska

The trial for a Washington man accused of smuggling large amounts of heroin and meth into Southeast Alaska began Thursday. Zerisenay Gebregiorgis, 35, also known… Continue reading

Police seek help in identifying vehicle vandals

The culprit or culprits who spraypainted explicit phrases on cars in October are still at large. At about 10:10 a.m. Oct. 25, the Juneau Police… Continue reading

Briana Brint, president of Southeast Alaska Organization for Animals, holds Sid who is blind and deaf at a animal foster home in Juneau on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Sid is from a litter rescued from Prince of Wales by the organization. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Blind, but no pause: Rescued puppies travel from rural Alaska to Juneau

Every morning, Cathy Dobson walks into her kitchen to make breakfast. The moment she steps into the room, her slippers are covered in rollicking puppies.… Continue reading

Briana Brint, president of Southeast Alaska Organization for Animals, holds Sid who is blind and deaf at a animal foster home in Juneau on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017. Sid is from a litter rescued from Prince of Wales by the organization. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Rainforest Photos Blog: Snowshoeing Spaulding

Rainforest Photos Blog: Snowshoeing Spaulding

Editor’s Note: Rainforest Photos is a new photo blog that will be appearing regularly in the Outdoors section of the newspaper and online at juneauempire.com.… Continue reading

Rainforest Photos Blog: Snowshoeing Spaulding
JACC event features Chilkat weaving

JACC event features Chilkat weaving

Traditional Chilkat weaving is practiced by only a handful of Alaska Native artists but a group of Juneau artists are trying to change that. Master… Continue reading

JACC event features Chilkat weaving
FILE - This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau, Alaska. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Juneau Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Kristy Manzanares was found dead in a cabin last month on the ship while it was in U.S. waters off Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)

Cruise ship murder trial pushed back to November 2018

The trial date for the Utah man accused of killing his wife on a cruise ship near Juneau this summer has been moved back due… Continue reading

FILE - This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau, Alaska. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska, pleaded not guilty in federal court in Juneau Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017. Kristy Manzanares was found dead in a cabin last month on the ship while it was in U.S. waters off Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer, File)
Tiffany Jo Spaulding

Juneau woman to plead guilty in drug conspiracy case

Correction: An earlier version of this article erroneously stated that Spaulding pleaded guilty on drug conspiracy charges. Although she intends on pleading guilty according to… Continue reading

Tiffany Jo Spaulding