In this April 20, 2016 file photo, customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco. California's lopsided U.S. Senate is nearing a historic end and voters are pondering a long list of ballot questions that could legalize marijuana, end the death penalty and slap cigarette smokers with a $2-a-pack tax increase.

3 states OK recreational pot; 2 toughen gun control laws

NEW YORK — California, Massachusetts and Nevada voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, giving a huge boost to the campaign to allow pot… Continue reading

In this April 20, 2016 file photo, customers buy products at the Harvest Medical Marijuana Dispensary in San Francisco. California's lopsided U.S. Senate is nearing a historic end and voters are pondering a long list of ballot questions that could legalize marijuana, end the death penalty and slap cigarette smokers with a $2-a-pack tax increase.
In this Oct. 22 photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pa. Trump has warned for weeks of a “rigged” election, telling his supports to watch out for large-scale voter fraud, despite a lack of evidence that it exists. In the past few days, Trump has specifically raised concerns about people fraudulently voting using the names of dead people and cited research showing 1.8 million deceased people are still listed on state voter rolls.

Major voting problems scant despite ominous warnings

WASHINGTON — Election Day came and went with no obvious signs of the catastrophic problems some had feared, including large-scale fraud, intimidation or hacking.Voters across… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
  • By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY AND ERIC TUCKER
  • Nation-World
In this Oct. 22 photo, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump delivers a speech during a campaign event in Gettysburg, Pa. Trump has warned for weeks of a “rigged” election, telling his supports to watch out for large-scale voter fraud, despite a lack of evidence that it exists. In the past few days, Trump has specifically raised concerns about people fraudulently voting using the names of dead people and cited research showing 1.8 million deceased people are still listed on state voter rolls.
This JPD Facebook post describes a hit-and-run that took place on Vintage Drive Monday.

JPD seeks hit-and-run driver

Juneau police are seeking the driver of a mid-size SUV who allegedly struck a pedestrian in the Mendenhall Valley Monday evening and fled the scene.The… Continue reading

This JPD Facebook post describes a hit-and-run that took place on Vintage Drive Monday.

A new day dawns on the East Coast, but the race isn’t over

WASHINGTON — What, you thought this would be easy?The 2016 presidential campaign is entering D-Day plus one, the outcome still in doubt in several battleground… Continue reading

The man police suspect of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International Airport curb on Oct. 27.

Left unattended for just a moment, rifles stolen from Juneau airport

The Juneau Police Department is asking the community to help identify a man suspected of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International… Continue reading

The man police suspect of stealing two rifles from a traveler at the Juneau International Airport curb on Oct. 27.

Puppies over politics: Pet-therapy at the JACC relieves stress on Election Day

In the final hours of what will likely go down as the most unpleasant election season in American history, one Juneau resident decided that the… Continue reading

CCFR puts out house fire on Glacier Highway Tuesday

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters put out a small fire in a two-story house on Glacier Highway Tuesday afternoon.CCFR responded to the home, 10903 Glacier Highway,… Continue reading

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer during an election night rally, Tuesday in New York.

The Latest: The latest developments in the US elections

WASHINGTON — The Latest on Election Day 2016 (all times EST):1:56 p.m.Hillary Clinton has won the statewide vote in Maine.Clinton has won one of the… Continue reading

Supporters of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump cheer during an election night rally, Tuesday in New York.
Dixville Notch's first voter Clay Smith drops his ballot into the box as moderator Tom Tillotson watches Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Dixville Notch, N.H.

Voters face machine problems, long lines in some states

WASHINGTON — Despite Donald Trump's continued skepticism that the election was on the up-and-up, few voters who went to the polls Tuesday encountered problems —… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
  • By CHRISTINA A. CASSIDY
Dixville Notch's first voter Clay Smith drops his ballot into the box as moderator Tom Tillotson watches Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, in Dixville Notch, N.H.
President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with his wife Melania Trump followed by his daughter Ivanka Trump after giving his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday in New York.

Trump claims astounding victory as America’s 45th president

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump claimed his place Wednesday as America's 45th president, an astonishing victory for the celebrity businessman and political novice who capitalized on… Continue reading

  • Nov 8, 2016
  • By JULIE PACE and ROBERT FURLOW
President-elect Donald Trump waves as he walks with his wife Melania Trump followed by his daughter Ivanka Trump after giving his acceptance speech during his election night rally, Wednesday in New York.
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Assembly provides body-cam funding for police

Per the Juneau Police Department’s request, the Juneau Assembly appropriated about $19,000 to fund a body-camera initiative during its meeting Monday night. The most vocal… Continue reading

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly appropriated funds Monday night to help purchase body cameras for Juneau Police Department officers.

Man arrested for assault with prybar

Juneau police arrested a 35-year-old man carrying a prybar who assaulted another man Sunday night near Tonsgard Court.The man, William R. Nakamura, was arrested for… Continue reading

Election Q&A: The short and sweet guide to voting in Juneau

 Where do I vote?The easiest way to find your polling place is by calling 1-888-383-8683. Give your Social Security number, and if you’re registered to… Continue reading

Early turnout sets record ahead of Election Day

Even before the polls open Tuesday morning, Alaska’s election is already setting records.Through Monday morning, 68,547 Alaskans had cast votes in the general election. That’s… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Parish and Muñoz slog door to door toward Election Day result

For Justin Parish and Cathy Muñoz, the race for House District 34 ends today.Election Day culminates a busy campaign for the underdog Democrat and the… Continue reading

Justin Parish, Democratic candidate for House District 34, prepares to pose for a photo with supporters Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016 at the Mendenhall Valley Public Library.

Alaska to decide US Senate, House races

ANCHORAGE — Alaska voters will decide a rematch of a contentious U.S. Senate race, a fight for Alaska’s lone U.S. House seat and the future… Continue reading

Woman charged in shooting in western Alaska village

ANCHORAGE — A 46-year-old western Alaska woman is in custody after a shooting that left a man wounded.Mara Daniels of the village of Elim is… Continue reading

Barge sinks weeks after tug runs aground in B.C.

BELLA BELLA, British Columbia — The Heiltsuk Nation in British Columbia says a barge has flipped and sunk north of the site where a tug… Continue reading

Alaskans mourn death of police officer

FAIRBANKS — Hundreds of mourners including Gov. Bill Walker paid their respects Sunday at the funeral of a Fairbanks police officer killed in the line… Continue reading

Ketchikan borough hires new manager

KETCHIKAN — A California city manager has been selected to serve as the new manager for Alaska’s Ketchikan Gateway Borough.The Borough Assembly picked Ruban Duran… Continue reading