The judge ordered the city to pay $150,000 to the survivors of Dan Demott Jr.
Public Safety
State investigation finds Office of Children’s Services failed to support needs of foster child with aggressive behavior
The investigation found in part that OCS did not follow policy when making a placement decision for the child and mishandled Protective Services reports about child maltreatment.
Kodiak teen indicted on felony charges related to White Sands explosion
The high school junior is being charged as an adult for multiple counts of first- and third-degree assault for allegedly causing an explosion that severely injured five at a party at White Sands Beach in Kodiak.
Mendenhall Valley residents divided on flood barriers before vote
City leaders have maintained that the temporary measure is imperative. Some residents say they’d rather have a long-term solution than a short-term plan.
Former Juneau chiropractor’s sexual assault case is on track for February trial
The criminal trial against Jeffrey Fultz, the chiropractor accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care, is on track to go to trial in February after three years and 32 readiness hearings.
UPDATE: Coast Guard suspends search for missing mariners near Hoonah
The Coast Guard received a mayday call shortly after midnight on Dec. 1 from the Wind Walker, a 52-foot seiner based in Sitka, when the crew reported that their boat was overturning.