As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.

Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
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Juneau singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s first album delves into relationships through jazz-folk mashup
Juneau musician Taylor Dallas Vidic has joined a lot of acts in and outside of Juneau over the years. Now, after working on it for years, she’s releasing her first album, Cat and Mouse, in April.
Juneau Assembly to vote on Dzantik’i Heeni playground funds, St. Vincent’s maintenance
Juneau residents have the chance to testify on ordinances on Monday in person or online before the Assembly votes.
Juneau students have missed four days this school year due to snow. They won’t have to make them up.
That’s partially because the district was able to get some of the lost days waived by the state due to extraordinary weather. It also has four extra days built into its calendar.
Alaska Folk Festival guest artist Willi Carlisle on what’s bringing him back to Juneau
Folk singer-songwriter Willi Carlisle is this year’s guest artist at the 51st annual Alaska Folk Festival in April.
Juneau police union reaches agreement with the city
The City and Borough of Juneau has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents Juneau police – eight months after the last contract expired and a year after negotiations began.





