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Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago

Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago

Human remains and personal property were recently discovered in the Dredge Lake area, a huge breakthrough in an unsolved missing person’s case, Juneau police announced… Continue reading

Human remains found at Dredge Lake, believed to be man reported missing six years ago
Two public health nurses listen as the Juneau School Board Tuesday night discusses approving a list of individuals that will be allowed to teach sex education. The approval process is newly mandated under House Bill 156.

Approving a list of sex educators: Juneau schools take first step adhering to new sex ed bill

An educator from Planned Parenthood, nine Juneau public heath nurses and two AWARE educators. These individuals need to be approved by the Juneau School Board… Continue reading

Two public health nurses listen as the Juneau School Board Tuesday night discusses approving a list of individuals that will be allowed to teach sex education. The approval process is newly mandated under House Bill 156.
Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court Tuesday for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Murder trial delayed as defense seeks more evidence

The trial for a Juneau resident accused of killing a man “execution style” at a trailer park almost one year ago has again been delayed,… Continue reading

Christopher D. Strawn, 33, appears in Juneau Superior Court Tuesday for a status hearing on charges in the murder of 30-year-old Brandon C. Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Mobile Home Park Oct. 20, 2015.

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police & fire for Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016

Assault• At 1:09 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a possible assault.Burglary• At 3:16 p.m. Sunday, JPD investigated a residential burglary in the 300… Continue reading

Lt. Kris Sell gives people attending the Juneau Police Department's Coffee with a Cop a briefing Tuesday on the department's search for Christopher Orcutt, 22.

Juneau police address race concerns in search for missing Native man

When a 22-year-old Juneau white man with autism went missing last week and was found in less than 24 hours, questions arose from family and… Continue reading

Lt. Kris Sell gives people attending the Juneau Police Department's Coffee with a Cop a briefing Tuesday on the department's search for Christopher Orcutt, 22.
Jim Penor, solid waste coordinator for the city, is happy to see the cardboard bin is nearly full after the new recycling containers at The Alaska Club on Riverside have been in use for a week on Tuesday. The City and Borough of Juneau waste management has rebranded its name to Recycleworks and has three locations for the new containers.

Recycling in Juneau just got easier

Juneau’s recycling center is only open Thursday through Saturday, which isn’t the most convenient.“I don’t know if you’ve ever put recycling in your car and… Continue reading

Jim Penor, solid waste coordinator for the city, is happy to see the cardboard bin is nearly full after the new recycling containers at The Alaska Club on Riverside have been in use for a week on Tuesday. The City and Borough of Juneau waste management has rebranded its name to Recycleworks and has three locations for the new containers.
Royal Hill, of Triplett Construction, directs a lift operator in the placement of a stairwell module at the Housing First project on Allen Court on Monday.

Housing First gets more money, but still in hole

A project to put a roof over Juneau’s most vulnerable residents just received a federal grant for $600,000. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban… Continue reading

Royal Hill, of Triplett Construction, directs a lift operator in the placement of a stairwell module at the Housing First project on Allen Court on Monday.

Police and fire for Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016

Assault• At 2:41 p.m. Friday, JPD investigated a report of an assault on a 29-year-old woman in the 1800 block of Shell Simmons Drive.• At… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

SHI held a graduation ceremony in August 2016 to commemorate three years of work by Tlingit language mentors and apprentices enrolled in the mentor-apprentice program in Yakutat, Sitka and Juneau. The ceremony marked the end of a week-long immersion camp, which was attended by mentor-apprentice teams and language teachers from other communities as well.

SHI receives nearly $1M to revitalize Native languages

Sealaska Heritage Institute has received a large federal grant — nearly $1 million — to revitalize the languages of the Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian in… Continue reading

SHI held a graduation ceremony in August 2016 to commemorate three years of work by Tlingit language mentors and apprentices enrolled in the mentor-apprentice program in Yakutat, Sitka and Juneau. The ceremony marked the end of a week-long immersion camp, which was attended by mentor-apprentice teams and language teachers from other communities as well.

Juneau man found dead in parking lot near university housing

A Juneau man was found dead near University of Alaska Southeast campus housing Sunday morning. Benjamin Parson, 39, appears to have died from a gunshot… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 12, 1986

The Day in Juneau History: Sept. 12, 1986

On Sept. 12, 1986, the Marine View apartment building was sold to a Seattle developer for $1,005,000 after the Alaska State Housing Authority (ASHA) held… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 12, 1986

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive, first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

Police calls for Monday, Sept. 12, 2016

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

Around Town for Sunday, Sept. 11 and Monday, Sept. 12

Open trap shooting, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Juneau Gun Club, 5680 Montana Creek Road. The Juneau Gun Club is open to members and public trap shooting… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 11, 1986

This Day in Juneau History: Sept. 11, 1986

On Sept. 11, 1986, the Southeast Alaska Community Action Program (SEACAP) filed a complaint against the Alaska State Housing Authority (ASHA) for holding an outcry… Continue reading

The front page of the Juneau Empire on Sept. 11, 1986
Caroline Garcia performs at a previous Woosh Kinaadeiyí poetry slam.

Poetry slam, web series focus on substance abuse during National Recovery Month

The Woosh Kinaadeiyí nonprofit will tackle substance abuse issues during its next open mic poetry slam as part of National Recovery Month.The pay-as-you-can event will… Continue reading

Caroline Garcia performs at a previous Woosh Kinaadeiyí poetry slam.
Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson speaks at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in August 2014.

Juneau’s 2017 New Year’s resolution: Be kind

Update: JPD is inviting the public to attend a series of meetings, for those interested in supporting "kindness activities."The meetings will be held at the… Continue reading

Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson speaks at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon in August 2014.

Sales and stars

Normally a place for stargazing and learning about humans’ place in the universe, the Marie Drake Planetarium was used instead on Saturday for a charity… Continue reading