Juneau Empire reporter James Brooks reported Saturday that Bethel Democrat Zach Fansler allegedly slapped a woman in his room at the Alaska Hotel on Jan. 13 after a night out drinking. Brooks sat down with KTOO’s Adelyn Baxter to share how he reported this sensitive story.
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Bethel legislator accused of violently attacking Juneau woman
The leadership of the Alaska House of Representatives is calling for the resignation of Bethel Democrat Zach Fansler, following accusations of assault published by the Juneau Empire.
Disputed June incident heightens sexual harassment concerns in Capitol
Two Capitol reporters say they witnessed the senator putting his cellphone between a female staffer’s legs in a public hallway. The senator denies it.
Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion, Homer News sold to GateHouse Media
The Juneau Empire, Peninsula Clarion and Homer News are among 11 newspapers sold by Morris Communications for $120 million. The new owner is GateHouse Media, which has been aggressively buying newspapers across the United States.
Juneau Empire publisher departs abruptly
Burton said he was on a family vacation out of state and declined further comment.
Q&A: Rep. Muñoz sought lenient sentences for convicted child abusers, Empire reports
The Juneau Empire’s cops and courts reporter Paula Ann Solis discusses her story about Rep. Cathy Muñoz seeking leniency in sentencing in two court cases involving convicted child abusers.
Dispatches from Gold Medal Basketball Tournament
Family atmosphere, competitive play marks the annual event at the Juneau-Douglas High School gym.
Native dance groups, community raise over $30K in 2 hours for Juneau shelter
Glory Hole Executive Director Mariya Lovishchuk says the funds raised Monday night, plus other donations, will close the shelter’s $58,000 deficit.
Leaked memo shows Morris misled Juneau, Kenai newspaper readers
In a leaked corporate memo, a vice president at Morris Communications told papers it owns–including the Juneau Empire and Peninsula Clarion–to run a pre-written editorial, and represent it as a local staff opinion.
Juneau Empire to lay off 5 employees, consolidate with other newspapers
“This is one of those moves that’s going to help us become more efficient and we save some expense,” said Juneau Empire publisher Rustan Burton.