The fan of fallen trees on the west side of Auke Nu Cove may be evidence of one of Juneau’s weirdest wind phenomena.
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Newscast – Friday, June 16, 2023
In this newscast: Short-term rental owners in Juneau voiced opposition to a proposed registration program this week; Sitka’s Mt. Edgecumbe volcano is under closer scrutiny this summer, as research teams follow up on the earthquake “swarm” which occurred under the mountain in the spring of last year; The first place finishers in the Race to Alaska sailed into Ketchikan early Wednesday
Juneau’s hospital showcases new center for people experiencing mental health crises
The center, which is on the Bartlett campus, means that patients who urgently need care won’t have to leave Juneau to get it.
Short-term rental owners push back against Juneau Assembly’s registration plan
The Juneau Assembly was set to vote on the program at its Monday meeting. But after hearing from rental operators, they decided it needed more work.
Video raises questions about Alaska governor’s oversight of aide who used racial slur, defended Hitler
In a video presented to the Alaska Family Council, the advisor described supporters of abortion rights as “seemingly demonically possessed” and motivated by a “primal urge” to “sacrifice a child at the altar of their false idols.”
Kodiak Filipino American Association brings back in-person celebration for Filipino Independence Day
Kodiak’s Catholic church dedicated a Mass to the archipelago’s Filipino community to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Philippines’ Declaration of Independence.