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Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Man arrested Friday for sexual abuse makes court appearance

He’s being held Lemon Creek Correctional Center on $50,000 bail.

Keith Anders Hermann, 54, sits in court Tuesday. Hermann is charged with multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
From left, Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka and Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, speak at the Southeast Conference mid-session summit at Elizabeth Peratovich Hall on Tuesday. (Peter Segall |Juneau Empire)
From left, Senate President Cathy Giessel, R-Anchorage, Sen. Bert Stedman, R-Sitka and Sen. Natasha Von Imhof, R-Anchorage, speak at the Southeast Conference mid-session summit at Elizabeth Peratovich Hall on Tuesday. (Peter Segall |Juneau Empire)
Schools and bus routes are cancelled in Juneau following heavy snow, Feb. 4, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)

Snow causes closings for schools, bus service across Juneau

Many other offices and businesses are open as usual.

Schools and bus routes are cancelled in Juneau following heavy snow, Feb. 4, 2020. (Michael S. Lockett | Juneau Empire)
Meilani Schijvens, owner and director of Rain Coast data and former executive director of Southeast Conference, gives a presentation on Southeast Alaska By the Numbers at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Tuesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Meilani Schijvens, owner and director of Rain Coast data and former executive director of Southeast Conference, gives a presentation on Southeast Alaska By the Numbers at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall, Tuesday. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority
Gov’s chief of staff says getting ferries back in service is a top priority
Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year
Crimson Bears hockey close out season after rebuilding year
Capitol Live: Senate leadership at Southeast Conference

Capitol Live: Senate leadership at Southeast Conference

Summary: Bipartisanship and civil discourse has been one of the distinguishing features of this senate, Giessel says. But none of the senators have set aside… Continue reading

Capitol Live: Senate leadership at Southeast Conference
The Juneau Skating Club took second place in the The Ice Sports Industry’s West Coast Skating Championships in Tacoma on Jan. 17-19, 2020. (Courtesy Photo | JSC)
The Juneau Skating Club took second place in the The Ice Sports Industry’s West Coast Skating Championships in Tacoma on Jan. 17-19, 2020. (Courtesy Photo | JSC)
Meki Toutaiolepo led all scorers in Thunder Mountain High Schools victory Friday night at Juneau-Douglas High Schooll: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)

TMHS holds off JDHS for back-to-back wins

Thunder Mountain pays a visit to Juneau-Douglas, winning Friday and Satuday.

Meki Toutaiolepo led all scorers in Thunder Mountain High Schools victory Friday night at Juneau-Douglas High Schooll: Yadaa.at Kalé. (Courtesy Photo | Heather Holt)
This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)

Utah man to plead guilty in wife’s death on Alaska cruise

He’s slated to plead guilty on Friday.

  • Feb 3, 2020
  • By BECKY BOHRER Associated Press
  • Crime
This July 26, 2017 file photo shows the Emerald Princess cruise ship docked in Juneau. Kenneth Manzanares, charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife Kristy while aboard the ship on a cruise to Alaska. (Becky Bohrer | Associated Press File)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, left, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo | Julio Cortez)

Opinion: The true art of democracy

It’s not as simple as sending a Democrat to the White House.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, left, arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. (AP Photo | Julio Cortez)
Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships

Ferries and funding formula fill Native Issues Forum.

Juneau’s legislators want to shape up the ships
Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum

Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum

Live updates from the Alaska Capitol.

Capitol Live: Native Issues Forum
Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House

Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House

The late Senator was the “conscience of the Legislature.”

Lawmakers honor first African American woman elected to the Alaska House
Living & Growing: The inconvience of death

Living & Growing: The inconvience of death

Here’s some wise words an imam once told me.

  • Feb 2, 2020
  • By Tari Stage-Harvey For the Juneau Empire
Living & Growing: The inconvience of death
Governor begins town hall series on Monday

Governor begins town hall series on Monday

PFD change needs a vote, governor said.

Governor begins town hall series on Monday
JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant

The crimes the man allegedly committed spanned over 15 years.

JPD arrest man wanted for sexual assault on $50,000 warrant
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Gov. Mike Dunleavy holds a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend

It’s set to be a big weekend for boys and girls basketball.

Crosstown rivalry: JDHS, TMHS to square off on homecoming weekend
Who will shape ferries’ future?
Who will shape ferries’ future?