Tiffany Johnson was expected to testify about how Brandon Cook died in her trailer on Oct. 20, 2015. But she never retook the witness stand on Friday.
Juneau
Juneau count identifies homeless as predominately older, Alaska Native
In the data released Friday, 238 people were counted, including 50 people living in a place federal housing authorities says are not meant for habitation.
Funter Bay landowners object as Juneau eyes expansion
The City & Borough of Juneau is looking at potentially massive expansions of its boundaries. A handful of people own property in one of the tracts aren’t pleased.
Sole eyewitness in Strawn homicide case begins her testimony
The prosecution says Tiffany Johnson, formerly known as Tiffany Albertson, watched her friend Brandon Cook die on Oct. 20, 2015.
Where does a gorilla run for mayor? Juneau, of course.
Erin Heist, who works as a state admin officer, wasn’t sure where she heard the rumor, but it ate at her constantly. Heist moved to Juneau with her family when she was 9. Sometime during high school, she says the rumor struck: A gorilla had ran for mayor in Juneau’s storied past.
Strawn prosecution admits alleged murder weapon is still missing
Attorneys made their opening statements and began presenting evidence on the third day of Christopher Strawn’s homicide trial.
Juneau’s proposed ‘camping ban’ could affect HUD funding
The Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness has warned that a camping ban targeting the homeless could imperil Juneau’s access to federal grant dollars. This is an issue some Assembly members want addressed before the ordinance goes to a vote on Feb. 13.
University of Alaska president addresses lawmakers after no-confidence votes
After absorbing over $50 million dollars in budget cuts over the last two years, University President Jim Johnsen and the Board of Regents are in the process of consolidating the university’s administration through what they call the “Strategic Pathways” program. Johnsen addressed issues with the university faculty this morning at a meeting of the Senate Education Committee.
UAS faculty offers support and criticism to university president
The UAS senate’s letter sits at the top of a growing pile of complaints against the university system’s cost-saving strategy. Faculty senates in Anchorage and Fairbanks announced they have no confidence in President Johnsen’s leadership.
Watch Chief Justice Craig Stowers’ State of the Judiciary address
Alaska Chief Justice Craig Stowers delivers the annual State of the Judiciary Address at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8.