Juneau Empire reporter James Brooks reported Saturday that Bethel Democrat Zach Fansler allegedly slapped a woman in his room at the Alaska Hotel on Jan. 13 after a night out drinking. Brooks sat down with KTOO’s Adelyn Baxter to share how he reported this sensitive story.
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Bethel legislator accused of violently attacking Juneau woman
The leadership of the Alaska House of Representatives is calling for the resignation of Bethel Democrat Zach Fansler, following accusations of assault published by the Juneau Empire.
Up to 70 mph winds expected Sunday in Juneau
The National Weather Service has issued a high wind watch beginning Sunday morning for Juneau. Wind gusts could be as high as 60 mph at times.
With no warning system, what are the risks of a localized tsunami for Juneau?
Many Juneau residents were relieved to learn Tuesday that offshore tsunamis pose little threat to communities not situated on the coast. But a different type of tsunami, one generated by a nearby earthquake or landslide, for example, could quickly pose a problem.
Newscast – Monday, Jan. 22, 2018
In this newscast: Angoon residents protest the planned annexation of areas of Admiralty Island by the city and borough and sailings on the state ferry Columbia are canceled this week after the vessel’s bow thruster broke.
2018 Women’s March organizers encourage new generation of women to run for office
This year’s local contingent of the international event saw upwards of 800 people come together. They came to voice their dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and many of the policies enacted during his first year in office.