Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau

When it comes to how the city allegedly misused the funds, the lawsuit names a lifesize bronze whale statue. The whale itself was paid for by private donors. But a $10 million park under construction — featuring an artificial island — will be paid for by tourists.

Kim Kiefer’s decades-long career was celebrated at last night’s Assembly meeting.

If you’re planning a trip to Seattle after August, the price of plane tickets may go up. Delta Air Lines is stopping all flights to Juneau next fall, to return in May of 2017.

Lance Ewers, captain of Sitka Mountain Rescue, confirmed that three passengers on the flight did not survive. One passenger is being medevaced to Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau.

For some in the crowd, the event signified how communities are changing the conversation when it comes to talking about addiction.

Marijuana entrepreneurs may be required to apply for a city pot business license in addition to the state’s. The city license would give the municipality more local control if businesses fails to comply with city laws.