The Museum of the Aleutians has officially reopened after a scandal closed the space for nearly a year. Last week, new Executive Director Neal Hitch announced the museum has set regular hours for the first time since last fall, when the former director resigned after items from the collection were found in her home.
Alaska
Police offer $10K for information on suspect in homicide case
Police in Anchorage have hit a wall in an active murder investigation. With help from the FBI, they’re hoping to find a person who may have been involved.
Anchorage man shot after walking in on apparent burglary
A man returning to his southeast Anchorage apartment early Sunday afternoon walked in on an apparent burglary and was shot. Anchorage police say the man was hit twice in the torso and is in serious condition.
Alaska prepares for vessel disasters
Thousands of vessels move through Alaska’s waters every year. If something goes awry, their cargo and fuel could end up in the ocean. Cleanup efforts for past groundings near Unalaska have proven difficult and costly. But how ready is the state for disaster?
Board to vote on takeover of Juneau health clinic
A Juneau health center that serves the city’s homeless residents could get taken over by the nonprofit organization that has been managing the facility for the past year. The Juneau Empire reports Wrangell-based Alaska Island Community Services began managing Front Street Community Health Center in May 2015 at the request of the center’s board.
European green crab found in Puget Sound
A European green crab was found in Puget Sound. The crab is an invasive species that could have profound impacts on the areas foodweb.
Juneau rotary club holds annual 9/11 memorial service
Juneau-Glacier Rotary Club organizes the annual 9/11 memorial service.
Police arrest man who allegedly broke into Safeway early Saturday, stole merchandise
A 23-year-old faces charges after allegedly breaking into Safeway and stealing merchandise. Kurtis Detemple, 23, faces class C felony charges of second-degree burglary and third-degree criminal mischief. Detemple also faces a misdemeanor charge of fourth-degree theft, a class B.
21-year-old faces felony burglary charge after allegedly trying to break into residence
One man is being held without bail after officers responded to a call early Saturday morning that someone was allegedly attempting to break into a Juneau residence.
Demetrius Campos, 21, was arrested on one class B felony charge of first-degree burglary, and two misdemeanor charges: one count of class A misdemeanor of fourth-degree assault and one count of fifth-degree criminal mischief, a class B misdemeanor.
Walker vetoes bill that would guarantee university board seats to regions
The governor will continue to be able to appoint the 11 Board of Regents members without geographic limits on where they live.