A construction project on Franklin Street will disrupt some downtown bus routes for about two weeks. In news release, Capital Transit says it will temporarily discontinue bus routes to the Downtown library, and the stops at Franklin, Front and Fourth streets.
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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 — Wednesday, April 18, 2018
In this newscast: Anchorage officials certify vote-by-mail results;Denali climb season underway with rescue, successful summit; and potentially lethal medications were taken from hospital.
Potentially lethal medications stolen from hospital
A medication kit containing narcotics, painkillers, sedatives and other medications went missing April 10 from the Bartlett Regional Hospital emergency department, according to a Juneau Police press release.
Watch: Central Council holds 83nd annual tribal assembly ~ Day 3
The Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is holding its annual tribal assembly Wednesday through Friday at the Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau.
Morning update — Tuesday, April 17, 2018
In this newscast: Fire disrupts businesses, residents of 6 apartments in downtown building; Weigel named new director of City Museum; and Alaska House votes to limit access to marijuana convictions
Morning update — Friday, April 13, 2018
In this newscast: Charles Cotten Jr. pleads guilty to drug charges in federal court; the convicted visitor center burglar sentenced on separate firearms charge; and House Judiciary chair says there won’t be a gun control law this session.
Juneau’s recorded wind speed blows away Coast Guard retiree
In this Curious Juneau, John Hollis asks: What’s the highest wind speed recorded in Juneau? The answer will blow away this Coast Guard retiree.
Morning update — Thursday, April 12, 2018
In this update: Juneau Empire and Alaska sister papers sold again; Regulators OK Juneau settlement with Hydro One; Alaska Senate is set to debate state budget Thursday; and Alaska official says the state is likely to lead U.S. in STD rates.
Morning update — Wednesday, April 11, 2018
In this newscast: a former Planned Parenthood worker was rejected for midwives board; Court reviews $12.5 million offer for Nugget Mall; and Alaskan educators advocate for increased K-12 funding.
Attorneys in cruise ship murder case will split up blood evidence, notice says
Both parties in a cruise ship murder case have agreed on how to handle blood evidence in the case, according to a notice the Public Defender’s Office entered Friday into U.S. District Court.