Gary William Bell, 53, told officers that he had a problem with huffing air duster, and he had rented a room because his girlfriend couldn’t handle his problems anymore. Gary William Bell, 53, was indicted on two counts of 2nd-degree burglary, a class C felony, in the the burglary of OfficeMax on Nov. 3.
Juneau
Regulator stalls Hydro One’s bid for Juneau utility
Hydro One had requested the Regulatory Commission of Alaska waive the requirement that the Canadian company obtain an Alaska business license. The RCA refused,restaring the process from scratch.
Mental Health Trust bides its time on sale of Juneau waterfront parcel
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority offered a prime piece of Juneau’s waterfront for sale last year. Prospective developers sent offers but have grown irritated that almost a year later there’s been no formal response.
National Weather Service issues winter storm watch for Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Friday — up to 6 inches of snow are expected to fall throughout the day and may affect traffic.
Downtown Juneau’s warming shelter approved
The Juneau Assembly dedicates $75,000 to a warming center to be open when the temperature drops below freezing.
Deputy Mayor Nankervis announces primary run for Alaska House
Juneau Deputy Mayor Jerry Nankervis announced Tuesday that he wants to represent the Mendenhall Valley in the Alaska House of Representatives. Nankervis filed a letter of intent to run in the August 2018 Republican primary for District 34, one of two Juneau House districts.
ASAA approves request to combine Juneau’s high school football teams
The Alaska School Activities Association has approved a request from the Juneau School District to combine its high school football teams and cheer squads beginning next fall. The request was approved by a 4-1 vote at Thursday’s ASAA Board of Directors meeting.
Alleged burglar returns to store to steal more office supplies
A man suspected of breaking into OfficeMax in Nugget Mall early this morning allegedly returned to the scene of the crime — to steal more office supplies.
Chihuahua killed in Lemon Creek wolf encounter
Fish and Game’s switchboard lit up after the wolf attack was posted on Facebook. Encounters with aggressive wolves can be reported to the agency by calling 465-4265.
Cruise industry’s Juneau lawsuit could set wider precedent
The cruise ship industry asserts in its federal lawsuit that Juneau’s passenger fees are unconstitutional. The Attorney General’s office says the outcome could have wide implications for the passenger fee program statewide.