Alaska State Troopers say 35-year-old John Robert Pugh, Jr. didn’t come up from his second dive of the day. The death is not considered suspicious.
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Omnibus lands bill could include Sealaska measure
It looks like the Sealaska land-selection legislation will become part of a larger bill that could be easier to pass. At least that’s the case in the U.S. Senate. Meanwhile, opponents continue lobbying against the measure.
Federal appeals court upholds Clinton-era “Roadless Rule”
The 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld the so-called Roadless Rule in a case brought by the State of Wyoming.
Survey shows high rates of violence against women in Juneau
A recent survey to measure domestic violence and sexual assault victimization rates for women in Juneau shows that 55 percent of adult women in the Capital City have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, or both in their lifetime.
Coast Guard charges helo crash survivor in crewmates’ deaths
The U.S. Coast Guard has brought criminal charges against the sole survivor of a 2010 helicopter crash in which three people from Air Station Sitka died. Lieutenant Lance Leone is facing possible court martial for negligence and the death of two of his crewmates.
Petersburg’s proposed borough creates clash with CBJ
Lands within Petersburg’s proposed borough were previously slated for annexation to the City and Borough of Juneau.