Juneau police say alcohol “appears to be a contributing factor” in the single-car crash that killed marine scientist Michelle Ridgway. The 54-year-old conservationist was found lying outside her overturned vehicle off Glacier Highway near mile marker 22.
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Juneau’s historic Bergmann Hotel no longer condemned
Owners say they’ve finished health and safety repairs on the 104-year -old downtown hotel and it’s now up for sale.
Marine scientist Michelle Ridgway remembered for being outspoken conservationist
Juneau marine scientist Michelle Ridgway, an accomplished deep sea diver, has died as a result of a car crash. The 54-year-old conservationist was one of the few ever to explore undersea canyons in the Bering Sea.
Watch: Juneau New Year’s Polar Bear Dip 2018
On New Year’s Day, a group of brave souls continued the Juneau tradition of plunging into the icy cold water at Auke Recreation Picnic Area
Juneau’s first Year of Kindness ends, but kindness effort will continue
Juneau’s Year of Kindness ended Sunday with a celebration at Thunder Mountain High School. The initiative began last January as a way to encourage the community to practice random acts of kindness.
Juneau’s domestic violence shelter opens to all genders
Juneau’s domestic violence shelter will begin accepting male victims of abuse in the New Year. The shift in policy brings the social care organization that operates it in compliance with federal law.