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Police blotter for July 28
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jul 31, 20251 min read
Juneau Animal Rescue may have a spot for their new shelter
Juneau Animal Rescue may have a location for a new, updated shelter. At Monday’s Assembly meeting, members gave the OK for the city...
Jul 31, 20251 min read
Motives questioned as state signs $28.5M contract for first phase of ferry terminal at Cascade Point
AMHS board members question practicality for travelers; agreement coincides with mining company’s plans for ore shipping facility at the site.
Jul 31, 20255 min read
Months after stroke-like illness, an Alaska state senator is still recovering
Sen. Donny Olson will be among dozens of legislators returning to the Capitol for this weekend’s special session.
Jul 31, 20254 min read
Sunday’s Aukeman Triathlon features largest field in years
Volunteers can help athletes qualify for USA Triathlon Nationals.
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Trump administration seeks to revoke limits on oil drilling in parts of Alaska’s North Slope
The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that it will revoke three documents intended to form the basis for limits on oil drilling in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Trial of former Juneau chiropractor accused of assaulting more than a dozen women begins
After 10 days of jury selection, lawyers read opening statements Tuesday in the trial of a former Juneau chiropractor arrested four years ago on multiple sexual assault charges.
Jul 30, 20251 min read
Historian tells story of Wrangell's expulsion of Mexican laborers in 1915
Late in the afternoon of Sept. 14, 1915, Oscar Carlson was driving his wagon in Wrangell, headed toward the shingle mill. He was passing the power plant when he encountered a group of Mexican cannery workers. Per the admittedly one-sided account in the Wrangell Sentinel, the possibly intoxicated laborers stopped Carlson and told him to either drink or fight with them.
Jul 30, 20259 min read
Community continues to stand for fired staff at Mendenhall Glacier
NFFE Local 251 expects more RIFs following reorganization plan Jane Hale holds a sign protesting the mass firings of federal employees on...
Jul 30, 20254 min read
JAHC announces winners of the 2025 Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts
This year’s winners of the 2025 Kathy Kolkhorst Ruddy Awards for the Arts have been announced by the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.
Jul 30, 20253 min read
Final PEL study for second Douglas crossing scores Salmon Creek as top option, but all routes remain viable
Study recommends all five proposed crossings advance to next step for in-depth environmental review.
Jul 30, 20252 min read
Dunleavy's legislative expert claims incompetent lawmakers 'f***up' transportation funding
(Official photo from the State of Alaska Office of the Governor) Jordan Shilling, who really should take his talents to the private...
Jul 30, 20254 min read
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