Juneau police are investigating what happened to a 28-year-old woman in the eight days she went missing after minor car crash, and when she was found dead in a hot tub in the Mendenhall Valley.
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Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats
A Canadian mineral exploration firm expands drilling around the Herbert Glacier. This comes as the Juneau mayor’s mining task force considers streaming the city’s review authority.
Peters pleads not guilty to drug conspiracy charge, trial set for October
On conditional release wearing an electronic ankle monitor, Christian John Peters, 44, Peters pleaded not guilty to the single count of drug conspiracy via teleconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kevin F. McCoy in Anchorage.
Juneau representatives disappointed with lack of progress on budget plan
Southeast Alaska lawmakers spent time during the legislative session working to protect regional interests, including the ferry system.
Federal prosecutors may seek death penalty in Alaska cruise ship murder case
The judge gave the federal prosecutor 60 days to consider whether to pursue the death penalty. The defendant, Kenneth Manzanares of Santa Clara, Utah, pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, Kristy.
Someone keeps painting rainbow colors over a Juneau crosswalk (and the city wants it to stop)
A crosswalk in a downtown Juneau neighborhood is constantly being painted over in rainbow colors. Depending on who you ask, It’s either an expression of creativity or simple vandalism.
Spaulding pleads not guilty to federal drug conspiracy charge
Tiffany Jo Spaulding, 34, appeared in federal court today and pleaded not guilty to the drug-related charge. She was one of two residents charged after a downtown Juneau home was raided earlier this month.
Juneau homeless served with trespass notices
Residents in a homeless camp off Egan Drive have been given 14 days to vacate the property. The area owned by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is slated for sale and redevelopment.
AEL&P’s new owners say Juneau’s utility isn’t for sale
Canadian power company Hydro One isn’t interested in selling Alaska Electric Light & Power Company. But the Juneau Assembly still wants to study the prospect of a municipal-owned utility.
Juneau Assembly reaffirms commitment to climate goals
The Juneau Assembly voted 6-3 to reaffirm its commitment to combating climate change. Opponents argued against interjecting into a national debate.