A Juneau man faces a charge that he allegedly attacked his girlfriend with a knife March 20 near the Glory Hole. A grand jury has indicted the 38-year-old suspect for felony assault.
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Sentencing set for June for convicted Kodzoff Acres shooter
Christopher Strawn was found guilty of first degree-murder and third-degree assault in connection with the October 2015 death of Brandon Cook. A full day on June 11 has been set aside for his sentencing hearing.
Murkowski taps two Juneauites for D.C. office
Sen. Lisa Murkowski has tapped two Juneauites: Ben Mallot and Ann Robertson to join her office as a staffer and research fellow respectively. The additions are part of a new wave of hires announced March 30.
Campaign takes different approach to racism
A statewide Native organization wants Alaskans to recognize, discuss and repair the impacts of racism.
Juneau-Whitehorse flight to connect sister cities
Alaska Seaplanes recently announced that they will add a new flight between Juneau and Whitehorse. This is a big deal for travelers in Southeast Alaska because it opens up international travel directly from the capital city, which hasn’t existed for some time.
Theater featuring Juneau’s real histories plays this weekend only
After years of preparation, and months of interviews and rehearsals, “Aan Yátx’u Sáani: Noble People of the Land,” opens tonight at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The multimedia theatrical presentation features five people with histories in the Juneau’s Indian Village and Willoughby District. Lillian Petershoare is one of them. “Instead of having five…
The Cost of Cold: Staying warm in Juneau
Philip Richards says his electric boiler keeps costs low in his energy efficient home.
After rollercoaster season, spring ski outlook good at Eaglecrest
While the snowpack at Eaglecrest is far lower than normal, March is historically a big snow month.
Avista and Hydro One file settlement agreement in Olympia
Alaska Electric Light & Power’s parent company has reached a settlement with state regulators in Washington to merge with Hydro One. The acquisition by the Canadian power company still needs approval from four other states, including Alaska.
Seattle-based medevac operator adds life-saving service for Alaskans
A new, life-saving service has just been added to some medevac aircraft in Southeast Alaska. Airlift Northwest now is offering blood transfusions on two planes stationed in Juneau.