U.S. District Court Judge Joshua Kindred resigned ahead of a report that he had inappropriate relationships with two federal prosecutors.
Public Safety
4 people killed in St. Mary’s plane crash
Four people are dead after a plane they were traveling in from Bethel crashed short of the runway in St. Mary’s late Sunday night, according to transportation officials. The Cessna 207 was operated by Bethel-based Yute Commuter Service. The pilot and three passengers departed Bethel for the roughly 100-mile journey to the lower Yukon River…
State rules use of force justified in fatal downtown Juneau shooting
The state’s Office of Special Prosecutions released a letter Tuesday clearing Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford and Alaska Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Branden Forst in the July 15 shooting of 35-year-old Steven Kissack.
Tour bus accident on Klondike Highway causes injuries, delays race
The incident delayed the start of the weekend’s Klondike Road Relay by four hours and the first three legs were canceled.
Ketchikan colleagues mourn landslide victim Sean Griffin
The longtime city worker died helping clear storm drains on his day off. Friends say his commitment was central to his character.
Juneau police plan to release body camera footage of deadly July shooting next week
The release of the footage on Tuesday is set to coincide with the release of the state’s investigation report into the use of force.