A Juneau man who was stabbed could have died, had he not received immediate treatment. The man’s girlfriend allegedly stabbed him with a kitchen knife during a domestic disturbance.
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‘Brilliant flames … give each other light’ at arts awards gala
“We are surrounded tonight by resolute, substantial brilliant flames of the arts, humanities, social justice, community service and the human caring,” said Alaska state writer laureate Ernestine Hayes.
Juneau’s concrete blocks spark tall tales about their origins
Tall tales abound in regards to the giant blocks near Lemon Creek. The stories behind the mysterious blocks are almost too good to be true: Ancient monoliths, hatches for alien space craft, White Alice — even cow graves. But nothing is really, so to speak, concrete.
Scientists discover evidence of recent, rare alpine tsunami near Juneau
A gigantic piece of rock fell Dec. 30, 2016 from a cliff at the head of Cowee Creek, north of Juneau. A 30-foot high wave rolled down the creek, downing 1500 trees and scouring the shoreline in a 300-foot wide swath down the valley.
Alaska Ocean Center loses out to state parking lot
The Alaska Mental Health Trust’s Land Office plans to create more than 100 spaces for state workers on a waterfront parcel it owns. Developers behind a proposed marina and science center say the parking lot deal kills their plans.
Walker: ‘Why is Juneau not the Switzerland of Alaska from a financial standpoint?’
Gov. Walker posed the rhetorical question at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce event. He said more of the money the state spends to manage the permanent fund should be spent inside the state.
Governor’s arts gala to recognize Sitka carver and educator, history project and others
The annual event recognizes noteworthy contributions to the arts and humanities in the state. Three state arts and humanities organizations and the governor’s office solicit nominees and select the winners.
Juneau shamanism retreat leader’s financial, cultural and spiritual legitimacy challenged
Sealaska Heritage Institute says the Dance of the Deer Foundation exploits shamanism.
Juneau Assembly majority explains annexation bid
The City and Borough of Juneau’s controversial petition to annex four tracts — three on Admiralty Island — is headed to the Local Boundary Commission for consideration. The Assembly majority spoke to KTOO to explain its reasoning.
Petersburg close to passing new cruise ship fee
Petersburg is close to passing a new fee for passengers on cruise ships visiting the borough. It’s based on a similar charge for cruise passengers in Juneau, which has prompted a lawsuit from the industry.