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Police blotter for June 2
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jun 51 min read


History can point the way to city museum’s future
Bart Thane is one of the visionary pioneers who believed in Juneau’s future. In contrast, the Assembly’s approach to our budgetary problems is at best cynical.
Jun 52 min read


New UAS Indigenous language master’s program gets final approval from state Board of Education
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development unanimously approved a new master’s in teaching program for Indigenous languages at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday.
Jun 51 min read


Trump announces $700M in new support for struggling coal industry
Funds will hehlp help build coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, the first new US coal plants since 2013.
Jun 54 min read


Haines Assembly rejects plastic bag ban
Last week’s assembly meeting delivered a certain poetic justice for those who want plastic shopping bags in town.
Jun 54 min read


Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
Many say telehealth access is vital for those who need discreet abortion options.
Jun 56 min read


AK Board of Fish limited a commercial fleet to protect Western Alaska salmon. Then the AG stepped in
Subsistence fishermen are fighting the attorney general’s decision to overturn the board’s action.
Jun 57 min read


Crimson Bears girls get slow start at state softball championships
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé goes 0-3 on first day
Jun 44 min read


Crimson Bears open state baseball championships with 8-3 win
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé defeats Colony as entire roster contributes.
Jun 48 min read


New medical guidance affirms Tylenol safety during pregnancy months after Trump sows doubt
The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine published new clinical guidance this week affirming that acetaminophen, better known by its brand Tylenol, should be the “first-line” defense against pain and fever during pregnancy.
Jun 42 min read


Voter bonds for $16M in school projects, $9.4M in utility upgrades near final Assembly consideration
Finance Committee on Wednesday sends both measures to full Assembly, but some members express concerns due sales tax measures that may also be on ballot.
Jun 43 min read


EU invests in ocean monitoring as US cuts funding
With underwater drones and ocean-focused satellites, the EU is expanding its monitoring network of Earth’s seas as climate change fuels heat waves and stronger storms and the Trump administration plans severe cuts to a similar system in the United States.
Jun 43 min read
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