David V. Evenson, accused of the deadly assault of Aaron G. Monette at the Downtown Transit Center, remains held in custody. His bail has been set at $500,000 cash.
Juneau
Juneau charter school hires first principal
Caron Smith will handle administrative duties that have grown with the K-8 school over the years.
Charging bison wounds Juneau man at national park in North Dakota
Before losing consciousness, 65-year-old Michael Turk remembers taking photos of a bison, the animal turning toward him and charging.
New Seawalk in downtown Juneau is open, for now
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Many Juneau residents enjoyed taking a stroll along the newly-opened Seawalk after driving past the downtown construction site for the past couple of years. But that joy will be short lived. The Juneau Empire reports after opening the Seawalk Thursday, the city announced it will close off the island and Bridge…
Suspect arrested in Juneau transit center death
Juneau police have made an arrest in the killing of 56-year-old Aaron G. Monette who was found June 30 lying unconscious at the downtown bus terminal. Monette died on July 4 in a Seattle hospital.
Juneau Assembly considers sales tax revenue for child care
Juneau’s shortage of affordable child care has led a group to urge the Assembly to use millions in sales tax revenue to expand services. The Juneau Assembly will weigh it and competing proposals at its July 12 finance meeting.
Alaska Legislature has nothing to show for two weeks after budget
Gov. Bill Walker asked lawmakers to consider a bill changing oil and gas taxes shortly after the budget vote, but they still decided to leave.
56-year old Juneau man dies after transit center assault; suspect wanted
Juneau Police Department suspect David V. Evenson, 51, of Juneau, for the fatal assault, and is soliciting information on his location.
PFD cut affects some Alaskans more than others
Kusilvak area residents say families rely on the PFD so they can purchase the big-ticket items.
Amalga Harbor hatchery chum run opened to seiners
Southeast seiners will have a shot at a large run of hatchery chums for six hours Thursday. The opening is at Amalga Harbor, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Juneau.