The three cases, concerning events in Sitka Sound, Sitka Harbor and Thomas Bay near Petersburg, are unrelated, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office.
Public Safety
Prosecutors drop case against UAF student about 5 weeks after he ate AI-generated art
Nick Dwyer, the graduate student whose artwork was destroyed, signed an affidavit Feb. 3 in support of a motion dismissing the misdemeanor criminal mischief charge against Graham Granger. Prosecutors followed suit Feb. 19, before the judge had ruled on the motion.
Q&A with Capital City Fire/Rescue’s new chief on staff retention and resources
New CCFR Chief Tom Hatley wants to rebuild morale and reshape the culture inside the department.
Juneau police union reaches agreement with the city
The City and Borough of Juneau has reached a collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents Juneau police – eight months after the last contract expired and a year after negotiations began.
Man previously staying at Glory Hall shelter reported missing
A Juneau man who had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people has not been seen by staff in more than two weeks and has been reported missing.
Q&A with Juneau’s Harbormaster as cleanup continues from intense winter storms
Ten boats sank in Juneau harbors during the intense winter storms that struck at the beginning of the year. The city is still dealing with the aftermath.