A diver needed a medical evacuation after running out of air and being forced to surface quickly.
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Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 3
Opening arguments are planned for Wednesday in the state’s case against John N. Marvin, Jr.
Update: Coast Guard suspends search for missing Haines fisherman
The Coast Guard suspended its search for a 62-year-old Haines fisherman who went overboard Tuesday afternoon near Skagway. The news came in press release issued shortly before 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 2
Jury selection continues on Tuesday in the case of John Marvin, Jr. accused of causing the deaths of Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace
Juneau police investigating downtown stabbing incident Saturday
Juneau Police are investigating an incident over the weekend that resulted in two men going to the emergency room with knife wounds.
Live Blog: Hoonah homicide trial day 1
John Marvin, Jr., 47, stands trial for the August 28, 2010 deaths of Hoonah police officers Matt Tokuoka and Tony Wallace. After allegedly shooting both officers, other officers who responded to the scene said that Marvin engaged in a standoff with them for nearly a day before he surrendered. Public defender Eric Hedland is representing…
Oregon sex abuse case documents out 7 scout leaders in Alaska
Files show that seven scout leaders in Alaska used their position of power and trust to abuse children in five communities.
Hoonah double homicide trial to start Monday
John Marvin, Jr. is competent to stand trial. Superior Court Judge David George made that ruling on Friday afternoon after hearing from two psychologists give their opinion of Marvin.
Accused shooter’s mental competency questioned
An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for Friday morning in Juneau Superior Court in the state’s case against John Marvin, Jr. of Hoonah. That could mean a follow-up mental examination has already occurred or will occur during the Alaska Day holiday to determine Marvin’s competency to stand trial. A two-week jury trial is scheduled to start Monday, but…
Hoonah defendant to undergo another exam
John Marvin, Jr. stands trial on October 22nd for the alleged murder of two Hoonah police officers.