In this update: Superstore chain Fred Meyer to stop selling guns, ammunition; the state of Alaska will still have a $2.3 billion gap between what it spends and what it raises despite oil forecast to be $61 a barrel this year; halibut hook inducted into Alaska Innovators Hall of Fame.
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.
Small craft advisory issued for Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal
The National Weather Service issued the small craft advisory in effect for this afternoon and late Monday for Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal and the Icy Strait.
Morning update — Thursday, March 15, 2018
In this update: The search for two missing hikers is called off; Wrangell declares water emergency; and the former Alaska ferry Taku left Ketchikan
Morning update — Tuesday, March 13, 2018
In this update: Juneau mining subcommittee favors keeping the city’s mine law intact; A double homicide trial scheduled for February 2019; and Trump tariffs could jack up boat prices.
Early week warm-up will give way to cooler weekend temps
The high Tuesday will be near the low 50s. Meteorologist Buddy Martin said the warm-up won’t last long.
Morning update — Monday, March 12, 2018
In this update: Tiffany Zulkosky took the oath of office Friday to become the state representative for the 38th district; Concerned by potential slur, students oust Thunder Bears as district mascot; State regulators OK the city of Juneau as party in AEL&P purchase negotiations.