Florida shooting suspect set to appear in court on 17 murder charges
Authorities say expelled student Nikolas Cruz, 19, opened fire at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing at least 17 people. Now, Cruz will be facing those charges for the first time in court.
Sitka artist will help create burial ground monument for Douglas school
Sitka artist Nick Galanin has been chosen by the City and Borough of Juneau create an original work for a Native burial ground monument at an elementary school.
Mallott lambastes Juneau’s annexation bid
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said Juneau is not behaving like a good neighbor. During a Wednesday speech to the Southeast Conference Mid Session Summit, he lambasted officials for trying to annex parts of nearby Admiralty Island.
Walker chooses Sutton resident for Senate after Republicans reject top pick
Braund’s posts on Facebook contain potentially controversial material.
Two lives that came together at the top of the world
“He does not remember meeting me,” Nancy Grant says of her first encounter with her now-husband, Andrew Grant. “I do, too!” he insists.
To get good credit, Alaska’s fishing towns may have to factor in climate change
While the state’s credit rating may be safe as climate changes, fishing communities in Alaska face uncertain economic future
Unalaska pays thousands to sink already sunk boat
The state scuttled the F/V Akutan last month with help from the U.S. Coast Guard, but they moved forward before collecting funds from the city.
Sheriff’s office reports 17 people dead in south Florida high school shooting
The Broward County sheriff’s office identified the suspect as a 19-year-old former student who had been expelled for disciplinary reasons. The sheriff said the shooter used an AR-15 rifle and had “multiple magazines.”
Senate Republicans reject Walker’s Senate pick, Kowalke
Soldotna Republican Sen. Peter Micciche said the rejection was based on Walker not following the traditional process.
Juneau’s state workforce seeks more parking
The Alaska Department of Administration is moving more state workers into the State Office Building. Commissioner Leslie Ridle tells KTOO that means the state will need more downtown parking for its downtown workforce.
Denali National Park plans to adjust poop haul-out rules
Denali National Park plans to toughen poop hauling requirements for climbers on the popular West Buttress route up North America’s tallest peak. The rules are based on research that indicates the Kahiltna Glacier is working more like a slow-moving poop conveyer belt and less like a natural toilet than previously believed. More than 1,000 mountaineers…
Commercial fleet highlights economic impact of Sitka Sound herring catch
Petersburg fishermen and processors joined with other commercial interests to remind the board of the economic importance of the annual springtime export.
2nd federal court blocks Trump from rescinding DACA
A federal judge in New York ruled Tuesday that President Trump’s decision to end protection of young immigrants from deportation was “arbitrary and capricious.”
Industry leaders say salmon initiative would hinder development
Industry representatives are telling Southeast leaders they need to oppose the Stand for Salmon initiative and related legislation.
Alaska troopers say fentanyl big concern for authorities
Alaska authorities say the synthetic opioid fentanyl is an escalating problem in the remote state, and it’s leading to a significant increase in deaths.
Anchorage snowboarder Rosie Mancari’s Olympics end with training accident
Rosie Mancari’s Winter Olympics are over, but the Anchorage snowboarder is delaying surgery on two injured ankles so she can cheer on her teammates in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
5 ways Trump’s budget could pinch Alaska
President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget would cut a lot of line-items that benefit Alaska. Here are five programs the administration wants to cut that might pinch in Alaska.
Powerful winds delay more Olympic skiing events, force park’s closure
The wind blew apart a large temporary tent and toppled a security scanner. A moveable fence was also knocked over – and all of those descriptions apply to just one block.
Three people arrested on DUI charge after slick road conditions
The Juneau Police is reporting that, overnight, two different vehicles went into the ditch, and another was in a single-vehicle crash. All three drivers were arrested on a DUI charge.
New school science curriculum emphasizes place-based, hands-on learning
Juneau’s new elementary science curriculum will now integrate aspects of Native culture in order to promote place-based learning in the classroom. It also brings Juneau’s K-5 classrooms up to date with current national and state science standards.