Traffic on the Parks was limited Sunday due to the Bear Creek Fire, with about 100,000 acres burning in more than 180 fires across Alaska.
Public Safety
Juneau drafts an update to its borough-wide risk assessment
The city and Tlingit & Haida are seeking public comment on the assessment, which will help them update the borough’s hazard mitigation plan.
Missing Juneau woman is declared dead by court after 6 years
Tracy Lynn Day’s family sought the declaration so they could settle her estate, but say they are still hoping for answers.
2 men scammed over $100K from Petersburg resident, police say
Petersburg police have arrested two men in a six-figure fraud scheme against a senior in the Southeast Alaska town, after a sting operation last week with assistance from the FBI.
Juneau fire department offers paid internships to spark new hires
Juneau’s fire department is piloting a paid internship program this year that equips locals with certifications and skills needed to work in the field. It’s a long-term investment in the department’s future after years of understaffing woes.
A retiring Juneau first responder says mobile crisis units get care to the community
Joe Mishler has been an emergency responder for more than 40 years, about half of which he spent in Juneau. He’s retiring at the end of the month. Mishler has spearheaded a team of mobile response units that address needs that can fall through the cracks. The teams can meet people where they are — at home, at a shelter, or on the street.