A proposed Juneau ordinance would make it easier to recover stolen goods, but some store owners say it’s too broad and could cripple their business.
Public Safety
Federal agents blow up explosives at Petersburg’s rock pit
Federal agents destroyed over 50 pounds of an explosive in Petersburg’s rock pit behind the community’s airport Wednesday afternoon.
Juneau police still looking for witnesses to racial outburst at Celebration
Lt. Kris Sell hopes witnesses who haven’t yet talked to the police will come forward.
Healy frees sailboat trapped in arctic ice
The Coast Guard cutter Healy made a detour from its science mission in the Arctic last Saturday to rescue a sailboat trapped in ice near Barrow.
Libbrecht sentenced for racist threats
A Michigan man charged with threatening a Juneau black woman has been sentenced to up to a year in prison
Telephone scam threatens AELP customers
Another telephone scam hit the capital city Wednesday
Coast Guard shooter to serve four consecutive life terms
63-year-old James Wells was sentenced today to four consecutive life sentences for a double murder at the Kodiak Coast Guard Base two years ago.
For Seattle cops, marijuana biz is business as usual
With Alaska voters considering legalizing marijuana this fall, here’s a look at how a similar change impacted Seattle law enforcement.
Juneau police arrest suspect in Gold Street racial incident; may also be suspect in Celebration case
Juneau police believe they have a suspect in connection with a racial incident that marred the parade at the end of last month’s Celebration.
Police say no foul play in Salmon Creek trail death
“There isn’t anything from the case that makes it appear to be nefarious in any way,” Campbell says.