Authorities haven’t released the man’s name. Police say he had a history of similar threats, but had not acted on them.
Juneau
Juneau CrimeLine highlights forced entry burglary
Juneau police have released a description of man wanted in connection with a forced entry burglary in the Mendenhall Valley on April 6.
Juneau man indicted on child pornography count
Jim Wayne Thornhill, 38, if convicted faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a potential maximum sentence of 40 years.
Walker encourages lawmakers to stay in Juneau for session overtime
Walker says he wants legislators to keep up the momentum they showed in clearing a backlog of bills as they moved into an extended session Monday where the focus is expected to be on budget- and revenue-related bills.
Bill seeks to rein in state employees’ wages until oil prices rise
Legislative leaders have been looking for ways to reduce the state budget as they weigh cuts to Permanent Fund dividends and oil and gas tax credits.
Juneau on Denmark’s radar for district heat plans
Jakob Bjerregaard was visiting from the Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C. He said more than 60 percent of his country gets heat through district heating.
Alaska lawmakers spare public radio but propose cutting public TV funding
“I think people made the case on radio that it was very important to rural Alaska,” Sen. Pete Kelly, R-Fairbanks, said in an interview after the meeting. He added: “TV, not so much.”
Conference committee votes to cut University of Alaska by $50 million
The conference committee voted five to one to adopt the House version of the university budget, which cuts $35 million more than the $15 million cut proposed by Governor Bill Walker.
City says it was responsible with cruise ship fees
When it comes to how the city allegedly misused the funds, the lawsuit names a lifesize bronze whale statue. The whale itself was paid for by private donors. But a $10 million park under construction — featuring an artificial island — will be paid for by tourists.
Juneau bids farewell to city manager
Kim Kiefer’s decades-long career was celebrated at last night’s Assembly meeting.