Casey Kelly

The Juneau Economic Development Council has taken its show on the road. Its operations director, Margaret O’Neal, was in Sitka this week to talk to local entrepreneurs and offer advice on starting up a business. The council does what it calls “gap financing” – putting up the money to help startup businesses. O’Neal gave a…

A tearful Ryan West was arraigned in Juneau Superior Court yesterday (Thursday), where he pleaded not guilty to second degree murder in connection with the death of 19-year-old Gabriel Carte. The 25-year-old West was indicted by a Juneau Grand Jury a week ago. Public Defender David Seid entered the plea on West’s behalf. “I’d ask…

Casey Kelly fills in for Matt Miller. Stories include, 25-year-old Juneau man to be indicted on 2nd degree murder charge; OfficeMax will open a store in Juneau; more on the City and Borough of Juneau’s opposition to the boundaries of a proposed Petersburg Borough; and it’s been a good year for commercial fishermen in Southeast…

Casey Kelly fills in for Matt Miller. Stories include, the City and Borough of Juneau considers objecting to the boundaries of a proposed Petersburg Borough; US Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visits Anchorage; bottle bombs are blowing up all over Juneau; and a profile of the state’s crime lab in this week’s Court…

Casey Kelly fills in for Matt Miller. Stories include, Juneau man indicted on 2nd degree murder charges for June automobile crash that killed his 19-year-old friend; CBJ Assembly says Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial should stay put; longshoremen protest cruise industry; A permanent rabbi moves to Juneau; and is predator control taking a toll on grizzly…