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Police blotter for Sept. 23
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Juneau Symphony welcomes new music director, celebrates supporters with first-of-its-kind reception
Attendees express their gratitude while cruising into ‘Bold Symphonic Horizons.’
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Alaska US Rep. Nick Begich III visits Bethel and upriver Kuskokwim villages
Begich visited upper and middle Kuskokwim communities, including Aniak and Bethel, where he sat down with KYUK for a conversation.
Sep 25, 202520 min read


Peak winds and waves expected Friday afternoon from hurricane-force storm in Southeast Alaska
Gusts exceeding 100 mph, waves up to 70 feet high in victiny of Prince of Wales Island possible, forecasters say at midday.
Sep 25, 20256 min read


Man critically injured in apparent midnight hit-and-run near Valley post office
Vehicle parts located near victim found unconscious on road, according to JPD; sister says he is recovering at Anchorage hospital.
Sep 25, 20252 min read


As immigration raids step up, US citizens predicted at risk for detainment
The Trump administration’s aggressive drive to carry out mass deportations of people without legal status already has led to U.S. citizens being swept up in raids and detained, according to news reports from around the country as well as immigration experts. Such detainments now will increase, experts predict.
Sep 25, 20255 min read


Friends of the Flags to remove state flags from Egan Drive on Saturday
Friends of the Flags will remove the U.S. state flags along Egan Drive between 10th Street and Marine Way on Saturday, September 27, beginning at 6:30 a.m. Flag removal should be completed by mid-morning.
Sep 25, 20251 min read


Dzantik'i Heeni playground funds OK’d after Assembly ponders delaying decision until after election
City leaders again say non-essential items may not be affordable if voters approve tax-cutting ballot measures.
Sep 25, 20254 min read


Vote no, no, yes
Even though I wholeheartedly support Prop 2, I am advocating voting against it because the math only works if Prop 3 passes. If Prop 2 passes and Prop 3 does not, there will be a $10 million hole in the budget.
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Haines sues Tlingit and Haida over unpaid taxes
In return, Tlingit and Haida asks that tribal-government-owned businesses be exempted in borough code from paying sales tax
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Trump threatens mass firings of federal employees in a government shutdown
The White House has sent guidance to departments and agencies, telling them that if a shutdown begins Wednesday, they’re expected to institute mass firings and layoffs.
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Alaska loses lawsuit that challenged the western boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The federal court decision may end an 11-year legal dispute and could have significant implications for state oil and gas revenue.
Sep 25, 20254 min read
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