In this newscast: House Speaker Bryce Edgmon addresses allegation of harrassment against Rep. Justin Parish; nine people were indicted on charges of attempting to smuggle drugs into correctional facility; and an update in the Mark Anthony De Simone trial
Tripp J Crouse, KTOO
A recent transplant to Juneau from Iowa, Tripp J Crouse has more than 13 years of journalism and newspaper experience, and was previously the social media editor for the Quad-City Times of Davenport, Iowa, from April 2013 to July 2016.
Nine indicted on charges of attempting to smuggle drugs into Lemon Creek
A grand jury handed up an indictment Thursday against nine people on felony counts of drug possession and attempting to sneak the contraband into Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Morning update — Wednesday, April 25, 2018
In this newscast: Juneau’s Rep. Justin Parish won’t seek re-election; Legislative Council adopts new sexual harassment policy; Jury selection to begin Wednesday in Excursion Inlet homicide trial; and School district announces next director of administrative services.
‘Evening of Stories’ promotes dialogue about violence and abuse
During “An Evening of Stories,” playwright Vera Starbard and actress Irene Bedard shared their personal experiences with sexual abuse and domestic violence. The two women are sisters-in-law.
Morning update — Monday, April 23, 2018
In this newscast: An Alaska Senate statement backs ‘free and open’ internet; Sitka bear sanctuary making room for more black bears; and Downtown bus routes disrupted by Franklin construction.
KTOO, 360 North and Alaska’s Energy Desk receive Press Club awards
360 North Alaska’s Energy Desk, and KTOO Public Media received several awards this weekend at the annual Alaska Press Club. Some of the awards were for stories on the arts, business, culture, health, history and science.