According to the plea agreement, the defendant admitted that he and the former Bergmann Hotel manager sold about 27 grams of methamphetamine in June to another person.
Tripp J Crouse, KTOO
A recent transplant to Juneau from Iowa, Tripp J Crouse has more than 13 years of journalism and newspaper experience, and was previously the social media editor for the Quad-City Times of Davenport, Iowa, from April 2013 to July 2016.
Morning update — Friday, Feb. 16, 2018
In this newscast: Senate appointee drops out after controversial Facebook comments scrutinized: A new possibility to fill the seat emerged. The Republican Party advanced retired Palmer small business owner Vicki Wallner to replace Braund as one of three nominees. Juneau Assembly to decide future of pools board: The charter creating the Juneau Aquatics Board —…
Alaska, U.S. flags to fly half-staff in honor of Florida shooting victims
State and U.S. flags are at half-staff in remembrance of the victims in a Florida school shooting earlier this week.
Winter advisory issued for Juneau; 2 to 5 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Juneau and northern Admiralty Island. The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Morning update — Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018
In this morning update: A Sitka artist will help create a Native burial ground monument for a Douglas elementary school; Industry leaders say a salmon initiative would hinder development; and Walker’s most recent pick to fill Mike Dunleavy’s seat has made some controversial statements.
Morning update — Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018
In this morning update: New school science curriculum emphasizes place-based, hands-on learning; A good sign for Native artist after Etsy relists his sea otter crafts; Public input sought on Juneau mining code’s future.
Three people arrested on DUI charge after slick road conditions
The Juneau Police is reporting that, overnight, two different vehicles went into the ditch, and another was in a single-vehicle crash. All three drivers were arrested on a DUI charge.
A good sign for Native artist after Etsy relists his sea otter crafts
Etsy says it’s moving away from local and national laws — such as the U.S. Endangered Species Act — and toward international standards. But that means it’s excluding items made by Alaska Native artists that might use walrus ivory or certain animal pelts.
KTOO’s morning update — Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018
In this morning update: Juneau Assembly approves 24-hour anchor rule; Budding environmental activist represents Juneau internationally as Arctic Youth Ambassador; and Small craft advisory issued for parts of Southeast Alaska.
Small craft advisory issued for parts of Southeast Alaska
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a small craft advisory for Lynn Canal, Icy Strait and Cross Sound until this afternoon. A small craft advisory for seas in Cross Sound will remain in effect.