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Police blotter for Jan. 11
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 131 min read


US Supreme Court declines to hear case that could have upended Alaska subsistence fishing
Changes to federal subsistence management are still possible through a newly started regulation review process.
Jan 133 min read


Mayor seeks to demote Eaglecrest’s board to ‘advisory’ role in wake of resignations of top leaders
General manager, board chair stepped down last Thursday; Weldon says ‘I just think the city needs to have more oversight’ as major decisions on gondola, budget loom.
Jan 123 min read


Change to definition of sexual assault sought by Juneau lawmaker after partial acquittal of chiropractor at trial
Proposal among 26 bills prefiled Friday by legislators; Rep. Sara Hannan says she’s seeking to close a loophole in state law after dismissal of some charges against Jeffrey Fultz last year.
Jan 123 min read


Murkowski part of congressional delegation visiting Denmark as Trump continues to threaten Greenland
Alaska Republican who co-chairs Senate Arctic Caucus argues for ‘focus on continued partnership rather than possession’ in floor speech
Jan 123 min read


A 50-year moment for Eaglecrest and Juneau’s civic process
Creating a charter-level process for advisory, non-binding votes would give Juneau a clearer way to hear from residents early, thoughtfully, and consistently. Importantly, such a process would apply not just to Eaglecrest, but to future decisions that shape the community over decades.
Jan 123 min read


Repeat wildlife offender found guilty of falsifying records for his commercial fishing business
Michael Duby represented himself in a trial that was the culmination of more than five years of legal proceedings.
Jan 125 min read


Hilcorp operates Alaska’s largest oil field. Its chairman says they’re going to Venezuela.
Two big players in Alaska’s oil industry say they’re keen on investing in post-Maduro Venezuela.
Jan 123 min read


GOP senators defend independence of the Fed after DOJ launches Powell probe
Murkowski calls Trump administration's investigation ‘an attempt at coercion’ that poses threat to economic stability.
Jan 125 min read


‘Snow, all at once’: Two flooded Douglas homes draw neighborhood effort to divert icy water
More than a dozen people on St. Ann’s Avenue build berm to mitigate ‘slush slide’ releasing from Mount Jumbo.
Jan 125 min read


10 GOP gubernatorial candidates make their case at inaugural Alaska Young Republicans State Convention
Unity among contenders about opportunities for state under Trump, division when it comes to willingness to criticize competing party candidates.
Jan 126 min read


Police blotter for Jan. 10
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Jan 121 min read
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