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U.S. House passes resolution naming Juneau federal courthouse after late Judge Boochever

Alaska Representative Don Young’s resolution now moves to the U.S. Senate, where Alaska Senators Mark Begich and Lisa Murkowski have sponsored companion legislation.

Vermont double homicide may have Alaska connection

Prosecutors refuse to identify the suspect, but a Vermont news outlet is reporting that Israel Keyes, arrested for killing Samantha Koenig of Anchorage, is also suspected of killing William and Lorraine Currier.

Three charged in last month’s arson at Adair Kennedy field

Police say surveillance video shows 24-year-old Dillon West, 23-year-old Ryan Martin, and 18-year-old Ashley Johnston — all Juneau residents — moments before specialized turf laying equipment was burned.

Who really murdered the Benolkens?

Who really murdered the Benolkens?

Newton Lambert’s attorney believes DNA testing of evidence samples will hint at other suspects in the 1982 murders of Anne and James Benolken.

Two Lemon Creek prison inmates found with contraband pills

A female inmate was found to have three prescription pills during a search after she returned from the Dimond Courthouse on Wednesday. A male inmate was found with an unknown pill on Thursday also after returning from the courthouse.

Juneau man wants DNA tested, seeks review of nearly 30-year old homicide conviction

Juneau man wants DNA tested, seeks review of nearly 30-year old homicide conviction

Newton Lambert says he’s innocent of the murder of Anne Benolken.

Convicted militia leader Schaeffer Cox fires attorney

Three weeks after his conviction in federal court, Fairbanks militia leader Schaeffer Cox has fired his attorney, saying he was ineffective.

Juneau Police arrest two following drug bust

JPD working with Alaska State Troopers, the FBI, the U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service, and Southeast Alaska Chiefs Against Drugs took more than six ounces of meth and a set of brass knuckles off the street.

Juneau man fined for allegedly feeding bears

Troopers say 60-year-old Keith Fuller received a warning more than a month ago not to leave food scraps unattended at a Sutherland Drive address.

Marijuana grower changes plea

Scott W. Eberhardt will be sentenced August 15th.