The increase would have been limited to disaster relief during the first 90 days after the storms. It would have covered the bulk of costs related to debris removal and emergency protective measures, costs that the state says reached $20 million in the first weeks after ex-typhoon Halong.
Public Safety
City faces wrongful death lawsuit two years after truck driver strikes Skagway man
In the lawsuit, the victim’s estate is seeking at least $100,000 in compensation for the cost of medical and funeral expenses, loss of income and the emotional impacts resulting from his death.
FAA proposes $165K fine for Alaska Airlines over drunk passengers
The airline allegedly allowed intoxicated passengers on 11 flights from February 2024 to February 2025, the Federal Aviation Administration says.
Juneau resident charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing his brother
An 82-year-old Juneau man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his brother.
Q&A: Juneau Mountain Rescue’s Jackie Ebert on the volunteers that keep Juneau safe in the backcountry
Last summer there were five fatalities in Juneau’s backcountry between June 21 and Sept. 16 — four of which resulted in recoveries of the bodies. The volunteer search and rescue team was intimately involved in those incidents.
Bill closing loophole in sexual assault law passes Alaska Legislature
Democratic Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill comes after a high profile sexual assault trial in the capital city ended with two acquittals and 14 charges declared mistrials in September.