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JPD audits rape kit backlog
The Juneau Police Department is examining the reasons for a backlog of untested sexual assault evidence kits, deputy…
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Hydro One refiles paperwork to take over AEL&P
Canadian electrical firm Hydro One has re-filed its request to take over Alaska Electric Light and Power. On…
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Alaska marijuana sales set another record
For Gallery Walk, the owners of Rainforest Farms decided to throw a party celebrating one year in business.…
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Sweetheart dam gets OK from Forest Service
A hydroelectric dam proposed for a lake southeast of Juneau has moved one step closer to construction, and…
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Governor hosts holiday open house today
One of Juneau’s longest-running holiday traditions continues today as Gov. Bill Walker opens the governor’s mansion to the…
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November finishes as 10th snowiest
A cold and snowy November turned warmer and wet as the month concluded, but this year will still…
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DOT will talk about Fred Meyer intersection at public meeting
The Alaska Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting next week to discuss one of Juneau’s most…
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A look at what has changed under the new crime bill
One week ago, Gov. Bill Walker signed Senate Bill 54 after an extended special session. Crafted by lawmakers…
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Taku sale falls through, ferry may head to Philippines instead of Portland
The ferry Taku will not become a Portland hotel. Instead, it may live on as a ferry in…
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Sen. Sullivan reaffirms support for tax cut
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, has reaffirmed his support for the Republican tax cut as the measure approaches…
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Blind, but no pause: Rescued puppies travel from rural Alaska to Juneau
Every morning, Cathy Dobson walks into her kitchen to make breakfast. The moment she steps into the room,…
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Murkowski will vote for GOP tax bill
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, will support the Republican tax reform plan, she announced in a written statement…
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Juneau’s rape kit backlog is ‘one of the worst’ nationwide
Since April, Vanessa Nason has been trying to track rape. More specifically, the researcher and journalist with the…
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Gov. Walker reveals details of Chinese gas pipeline deal
Gov. Bill Walker on Tuesday released the details of a multibillion-dollar agreement signed between Alaska and China earlier…
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Legislators launch secret internal investigation
The Alaska Legislature’s internal Legislative Council is opening an internal investigation, but after a six-hour closed-door meeting, lawmakers…
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Juneau will have a white(r) Thanksgiving
Juneau won’t have to dream of a white Thanksgiving. It’ll soon be here, just like the ones it…
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Legislature will end special session today
There will be no grand ceremonies or speeches as the Alaska Legislature ends the fourth special session of…
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Budget cuts hit prosecutors hard
This is a part of a continuing series examining the effects of budget cuts to state services. To…
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Legislature’s special session lives in limbo without legislators
The Alaska Legislature’s special session will continue — without most legislators. On Monday, the Alaska House of Representatives…
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Alcohol board still allows ‘fun’ at distilleries and breweries
Alaska’s alcohol control board declined to ban distilleries and breweries from hosting fundraisers and special events, but the…