Christopher Strawn faces charges related to the October 2015 death of Brandon Cook at the Kodzoff Acres Trailer Park
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Former Juneau resident praises Las Vegas’ emergency preparedness in wake of shooting
Former Juneau resident Chase Shumway, who now lives in Las Vegas, says the police had drilled for years for a possible attach on the strip. “It seemed like they were on the ball when things went down,” he said.
Rep. Birch asks governor to move special session to Anchorage
Gov. Walker said while it may be convenient for lawmakers to meet in Anchorage, that’s not where the Capitol is. Juneau Rep. Sam Kito III noted several other potential problems with meeting outside of Juneau.
The story behind Juneau’s latest public art project — and who paid for it
The new cruise ship berths cost $54 million, and a city ordinance requires at least 1 percent of that go toward public art – these sculptures.
Mayors urge Alaska Legislature to take action on deficit
Mayors across Alaska are asking the Legislature to solve the state’s multibillion-dollar deficit during next month’s special session.
State rejects teen climate change petition
The commissioner at the state’s Department of Environmental Conservation said the request posed “significant consequences for employment and resource development.”
How Juneau Assembly candidates are doing — by the numbers
Filings a week before the Oct. 3 local election show who’s supporting which candidates. It also shows how much they’ve spent and how much cash remains on hand.
Next election may delay plan to fund state government
Candidates have been announcing plans for governor, lieutenant governor and the Legislature since July. And they’re taking positions that could make a budget deal more difficult.
‘Large amount’ of contraband discovered on would-be smuggler turning herself into prison
The contraband included a chain with rings on it, suspected drugs, and a few other items. It was all seized. Potential charges depend on crime lab results.
Artists of All Nations fosters communal creative space
More than 30 artists, children and crafters got together this past weekend for an open studio gathering at the Juneau Arts and Culture Center. The Artists of All Nations events are a result of the JAHC’s Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which responded to Alaska Native artists’ desire to create art as a collective experience.