The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Thursday evening through Sunday and a high wind watch for the weekend.
Public Safety
Feds charge Soldotna troopers with civil rights violations over violent Kenai arrest
In a news release, the U.S. Attorney’s office says 50-year-old Miller had no legal justification for the violent arrest. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Woodruff illegally used his police dog to bite the man when he did not pose a threat.
Finalists for new Juneau fire chief present their plans for the department
Juneau’s city manager is expected to make a decision next week.
Disaster aid deadlines extended into 2026 for those affected by Western Alaska storms
The State of Alaska and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have extended their deadlines to apply for individual disaster assistance for those impacted by storms in Western Alaska, including Typhoon Halong.
After a Juneau sexual assault case ended in mistrial, new defense team asks for more time to prepare next trial
Three months after a trial against a former Juneau chiropractor accused of sexual assault ended in mistrial, the new public defense team is asking for more time to review the case before a second trial.
CCFR aims to reduce response times for Juneau residents experiencing cardiac arrest
“What we’ve realized, and what most major cities down south have realized, is we need to get the community to the point that they can respond faster, start early compressions,” said Andrew Pantiskas, EMS Program Manager at Capital City Fire/Rescue.