A woman jumped into the 39 degree waters of Gastineau Channel on Tuesday night and needed rescue. According to a Coast Guard news release, the 27-year-old was in a group when she jumped into the channel at the cruise ship terminal near the Taku Fisheries pier.
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Airport manager credits pilot’s ability, emergency response in belly landing
Juneau International Airport manager Patty Wahto said the plane circled and attempted to unjam the gear. Emergency personnel set up and waited for the plane to come in.
Small plane lands without gear in Juneau
A Cessna 210 landed on its belly in Juneau on Sunday with two people aboard. FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident.
Unfixed frisky felines overwhelm Juneau resident who surrenders 25-plus cats to humane society
Gastineau Humane Society estimates that taking in the animals alone will cost the organization an estimated $10,000. That will include vaccinations, microchipping them and spaying or neutering the 25-plus animals.
Man who feared Nazi SS officers, led police on high-speed chase sentenced to probation
As part of a plea deal, Cecil Trent Yeisley, 24, must serve three years on probation for felony assault and a misdemeanor charge of failure to stop for a police officer after a high-speed car chase.
Watch: Gov. Bill Walker delivers 2018 State of the State
Gov. Bill Walker delivers his annual State of the State address from the Alaska State Capitol in Juneau at 7 p.m. Thursday. Come back to this post for a live stream of Gavel Alaska coverage. Or watch on 360 North television, which is available in Juneau over the air on channel 3.3, or on cable and satellite.