In this update: Juneau Assembly members will decide fate of Aquatics Board as empowerment debate resurfaces at their March 14 meeting; The LeConte is out of service until March 10; and authorities are searching for two overdue hikers — George “Ryan” Johnson, 34, of Juneau and Marc-Andre Leclerc of British Columbia.
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Authorities search for overdue climbers in Juneau
Authorities are searching for two overdue hikers — George “Ryan” Johnson, 34, of Juneau and Marc-Andre Leclerc of British Columbia — who didn’t return from climbing the Mendenhall Towers in the Juneau Icefield.
Morning update — Thursday, March 8, 2018
In this update: A Juneau man accused in a double homicide doesn’t have an attorney to represent him yet, delaying a possible trial; Prince of Wales residents testify about spotty, nonexistent cell and internet; and state lawmakers add funding for public defenders.
Winter weather advisory issued; 5-10 inches of snowfall expected
“There’s potential that it could persist into early Thursday morning but with lower snowfall rates,” Ferrin said. “Maybe tomororow morning when you wake up you might be needing to do one more shovel before heading to work.”
Morning update — Tuesday, March 6, 2018
In this morning update: Alaska state House leadership unlikely to take up bills that would require close votes — he majority coalition is down two members; and four Juneau city department heads are retiring this summer.
Morning update — Monday, March 5, 2018
In this update: The family of Cody Eyre is questioning how officers handled an incident that killed the 20-year-old; two people were found dead at campground near Talkeetna last week; and a citizen scientist is helping experts discover unique bat behavior.