Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) Chariman Frederick Olsen Jr., SEITC Secretary John Morris and United Tribes of Bristol Bay President Robert Heyano show the Memorandum of Agreement uniting the two groups in their efforts to oppose mining projects on salmon watersheds. (Courtesy Photo | Molly Dischner)

Group of 29 tribes oppose Pebble Mine, B.C.’s ‘transboundary’ projects

Southeast and Bristol Bay tribal mining opposition now has a unified front. Two Alaska Native tribal consortiums announced a “historic” partnership Wednesday at the Alaska… Continue reading

Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission (SEITC) Chariman Frederick Olsen Jr., SEITC Secretary John Morris and United Tribes of Bristol Bay President Robert Heyano show the Memorandum of Agreement uniting the two groups in their efforts to oppose mining projects on salmon watersheds. (Courtesy Photo | Molly Dischner)
Don Cook, father of Brandon Cook, who was murdered in 2015, watches balloons they released with friends and family to honor his son in front of Safeway on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Cook and his wife, Amanda, flew up from Wewoka, Oklahoma, this week to witness the trial of Christopher Strawn, 34. On Wednesday, the jury took just three and a half hours to reach a decision guilty on charges of first-degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Two years after son’s death, his father runs in his footsteps

Don Cook was ready to run. It was 41 degrees and raining as the sky was quickly growing darker Friday evening, not exactly ideal conditions… Continue reading

Don Cook, father of Brandon Cook, who was murdered in 2015, watches balloons they released with friends and family to honor his son in front of Safeway on Friday, Oct. 20, 2017. Cook and his wife, Amanda, flew up from Wewoka, Oklahoma, this week to witness the trial of Christopher Strawn, 34. On Wednesday, the jury took just three and a half hours to reach a decision guilty on charges of first-degree. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his 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)

Chris Strawn murder trial goes to jury

Christopher Strawn’s case is now in the hands of 12 of his peers. Strawn, on trial for the Oct. 20, 2015 shooting death of Brandon… Continue reading

Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his 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)
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Costume party raises money for League of Women Voters

Though this year’s municipal election is over, the Juneau League of Women Voters is remaining active this fall. The LWV is holding a costume party… Continue reading

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Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 16, 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 File)

Jury convicts Strawn on all counts

Nearly two years to the day after the shooting death of Brandon Cook, Christopher Strawn was found guilty of his murder. The jury in Strawn’s… Continue reading

Christopher Strawn, right, confers with criminal defense attorney Nicholas Polasky during his trial in Juneau Superior Court on Monday, Oct. 16, 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 File)
Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Juneau’s Borg named Harbormaster of the Year

The Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators used the words, “leader, mentor and innovator” to describe this year’s Harbormaster of the Year award winner.… Continue reading

Juneau Harbormaster Dave Borg during a tour of Aurora Harbor on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)
Ten bald eagles perch on top of the Juneau Empire building as they watch salmon return to the nearby fish hatchery on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  ^ Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File

Meet with the Empire at Valley Heritage today

Come have a cup of coffee with the Juneau Empire today from 10:30-11 a.m. at the Heritage Coffee cafe in the Mendenhall Valley. Some of… Continue reading

Ten bald eagles perch on top of the Juneau Empire building as they watch salmon return to the nearby fish hatchery on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.  ^ Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File
Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

The Juneau Police Department has a new deputy police chief: David Campbell. JPD Chief Ed Mercer announced Campbell’s promotion on Tuesday. It will be effective… Continue reading

Campbell promoted to deputy police chief

Dryer causes small fire at Douglas apartment building

A propane-operated dryer started a fire at the Cordova Heights apartment building on Monday night, causing little damage and no injuries. At 9:31 p.m., Capital… Continue reading

Tim Shockley, a resident of the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park, answers questions by Christopher Strawn during Strawn’s trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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)

Murder defendant Christopher Strawn takes stand as trial nears an end

Christopher Strawn, representing himself in his trial for the Oct. 20, 2015 murder of Brandon Cook, began making the case for his defense Tuesday morning.… Continue reading

Tim Shockley, a resident of the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park, answers questions by Christopher Strawn during Strawn’s trial in Juneau Superior Court on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 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)

Annual party raises money for mammograms

Breasts will be at the center of attention at one party on Halloween weekend. On Saturday, Oct. 28, the annual “Save the Ta-Tas” party is… Continue reading

Assembly not ready to expand senior tax exemption yet

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly isn’t making changes to the senior sales tax exemption quite yet. A proposed ordinance at Monday’s meeting would… Continue reading

Hearthside Books in the Nugget Mall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Local poet publishes first collection

Juneau poet Miriam Wagoner has published her first collection of poetry through Alaska Litho titled “A Poem Book From My Kaasei Nook To The World”… Continue reading

Hearthside Books in the Nugget Mall. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Assembly offers support for bill that would roll back some SB 91 provisions

Last month, Gov. Bill Walker spoke in support of Senate Bill 54, which would increase the penalties for some minor crimes. On Monday night, the… Continue reading

Could migrating squid help Alaska predict climate change?

Attracted to warming ocean temperatures, small, iridescent squid have been moving into Southeast Alaska waters. They could be a cipher to understanding how sea life… 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)
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)

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

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