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Sadness, support remain much the same for Steven Kissack’s family and friends a year after his death
His dog Juno is thriving with a new owner, but people at memorial say unresolved issues about homelessness remain after Kissack was fatally shot by police.
Jul 156 min read
Suicide Basin now expected to be full Aug. 8 — officials urge disposal of hazmat, other items now
Disposal plans for waste and debris in place if another glacial flood occurs, but dropoffs now will greatly aid efforts, according to CBJ and DEC experts.
Jul 153 min read
Change to conduct code allowing easier arrest of homeless gets initial OK from Assembly
Supporters say proposal will protect social service agencies and people on streets behaving responsibly.
Jul 156 min read
SEADOGS train for disaster response
Search and rescue dogs practice for the worst as the nation increases landslide awareness.
Jul 146 min read
Little League Majors Baseball Tournament begins as Juneau tops POW, Ketchikan bests Stikine
The opening day of the Alaska District 2 Majors Baseball Tournament featured the exchanging of pins in a sportsmanship gesture at Adair-Kennedy Memorial Park on Sunday, followed by the first series of games in round robin pool play.
Jul 144 min read
Benjamin Stepetin was last seen three weeks ago. His family says ‘we’re checking everything’
Family and volunteers trying to leave no space unsearched as tips and updates are shared online daily with the community .
Jul 136 min read
Kids get big start to Month of Play with Trucks N’ Stuff
Horns and sirens clanged through Dimond Park at Trucks N’ Stuff on Saturday afternoon as families explored a variety of big machinery entrusted to small operators.
Jul 124 min read
New Coast Guard commander in Alaska says mission remains much the same amidst wave of changes
There’s a new name, commander, funding boost and icebreaker for U.S. Coast Guard operations based in Juneau. But the new district leader said after taking command Friday the strong winds of change blowing from the nation’s capital aren’t going to shift Alaska’s operations greatly off their historical course.
Jul 125 min read
State museum makes Family Fun Fair part of 125th birthday celebration
Cake, salmon bones, porcupine quills and rubber replicas of animal droppings give residents and visitors a fair afternoon out of the rain...
Jul 113 min read
School board ends free breakfasts for all students, worries about losing state and federal funds for other programs
A free universal student breakfast program is ending due to lack of funds and Juneau School District leaders are resigning themselves to the loss of funding for other programs that have been frozen by the federal government or cut by the state.
Jul 115 min read
Voters likely to see separate questions for seasonal sales tax, sales tax exemption for food/utilities on fall ballot
Juneau Assembly simplifies its proposal for higher tourist season rate by removing sales tax exemptions that already appear on separate citizens’ initiative.
Jul 103 min read
Sophia Harvey earns Ultimate Frisbee world championship in Spain
Former Thunder Mountain High School volleyball star helps Team USA defeat Japan 15-10 to win title.
Jul 109 min read
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