Juneau

Local mining expert says drill and blast tunneling method could cost half of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed method.

What started as a way to stay active during COVID is now a regular seasonal fixture to many Juneau and Southeast residents. Walk Southeast is a free program of CBJ Parks and Recreation. The goal is to walk almost 300 miles and, while doing it, you get tickets for raffle drawings.

Booking opens Thursday for Sítʼ Yá Hítʼ or “‘Face of the Glacier House” at the Mendenhall Campground — Juneau’s first Forest Service cabin named in Lingít.

36-year-old Darian Bliss has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of causing fear of imminent and serious injury. Charging documents say the girls were afraid Bliss was going to kidnap them.

Earlier this week, the former officer’s attorney filed a motion seeking a superior court judge to dismiss the case, arguing his client’s actions are protected under qualified immunity.

The task force has been meeting since late last year. It is charged with tackling big-picture tourism topics and recommending potential changes to the Juneau Assembly. Last week was Juneau residents’ first chance to testify in front of the members to share their ideas and concerns.