In this morning update: There really is a doll museum in Juneau; a convicted arsonist will spend another three years in jail; and Kroger tightens gun restrictions at its Fred Meyer stores.
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.
State, U.S. flags at half-staff in memory of Rev. Billy Graham
Alaska will follow a White House directive to lower flags to half-staff to honor Billy Graham. Starting Friday, Gov. Bill Walker ordered that all Alaska and U.S. flags be lowered in the state.
Yes, there really is a doll museum in Juneau and it’s filled with little treasures
Tucked away in the second floor of the Triangle Building in downtown Juneau, there’s a museum filled with snapshots of history – but in this museum, they’re made out of wood, cloth and plastic.
Morning update — Thursday, March 1, 2018
In this morning update: an initiative to protect salmon habitat clears a significant hurdle to make ballot; there’s a high wind warning in effect for Juneau and northern Admiralty island; and What can unflappable geese teach us about the future of Arctic development?
Morning update — Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018
In this newscast: Did Russia compromise Alaska election websites or systems? NBC News report says it did: Alaska was one of seven states that had websites or voter registration systems compromised by Russian-backed hackers before the 2016 election, according to a report by NBC News. Alaska Division of Elections Director Josie Bahnke said the state…
Morning update — Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018
In this update: Regulatory Commission of Alaska will hear public testimony in the bid for Alaska Electric Light and Power; House Finance voted in favor of hiring 41 people to reduce the backlog of more than 20,000 Alaskans are waiting for their applications for assistance through health and social services; U.S. Congressman Young suggests guns could’ve saved Jews during the holocaust.