Trying to right itself, a criminal investigation at Chipotle

NEW YORK (AP) — Chipotle reported a sales plunge of 30 percent for December after a series of food scares at its restaurants and disclosed… Continue reading

Gun buyer in San Bernardino attack pleads not guilty

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — The man who bought the rifles used in the San Bernardino attack pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges in a federal… Continue reading

Haines police officer accidently shoots self

Haines’ newest police officer accidently shot himself in the arm Tuesday afternoon, the Haines Police Department has announced.According to a brief press release, officer Brayton… Continue reading

Cheryl Jebe, right, turns her paperwork to apply for the District 1 Assembly seat with Deputy Clerk Beth McEwen at City Hall just in time for the 4:30 deadline on Tuesday.

Applicants file before D1-seat deadline

By the close of business Tuesday, the number of applicants vying for the vacant D1 seat on the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly had… Continue reading

Cheryl Jebe, right, turns her paperwork to apply for the District 1 Assembly seat with Deputy Clerk Beth McEwen at City Hall just in time for the 4:30 deadline on Tuesday.

First digital geologic map of Alaska published

The U.S.Geological Survey released the first digital geologic map of Alaska on Tuesday, providing land users, managers and scientists geologic information for the evaluation of… Continue reading

Man gets 10 years for trafficking meth into Ketchikan

A former Ketchikan resident was sentenced Monday to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of… Continue reading

The sun is seen rising over Aurora Harbor on Tuesday.

Photos: Sunrise over Aurora Harbor

The sun is seen rising over Aurora Harbor on Tuesday.… Continue reading

The sun is seen rising over Aurora Harbor on Tuesday.
The sun is seen rising over the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday.

Photo: Sunrise over Douglas Bridge

The sun is seen rising over the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday.… Continue reading

The sun is seen rising over the Douglas Bridge on Tuesday.
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announces hiring and travel restrictions during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. The prohibitions came the same day an agency lowered Alaska's credit rating because of continued low oil prices. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Low oil prices prompt hiring limits

JUNEAU — Gov. Bill Walker announced hiring and travel restrictions for state workers on Tuesday, the same day an agency lowered Alaska’s credit rating because… Continue reading

Alaska Gov. Bill Walker announces hiring and travel restrictions during a news conference on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. The prohibitions came the same day an agency lowered Alaska's credit rating because of continued low oil prices. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council has outlined new, slimmer plans for an arts complex in the Willoughby District, seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. The plans call for an $18.8 million renovation and expansion of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (center left). If followed, the plans call for the building to be expanded toward Centennial Hall (bottom left).

Assembly gets look at slimmer arts complex

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly got its first look at a pared-down plan for an arts complex in downtown Juneau on Monday night.The… Continue reading

The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council has outlined new, slimmer plans for an arts complex in the Willoughby District, seen here on Jan. 4, 2016. The plans call for an $18.8 million renovation and expansion of the Juneau Arts and Culture Center (center left). If followed, the plans call for the building to be expanded toward Centennial Hall (bottom left).
Eric Vance, manager of Juneau's Capitol Disposal Landfill, examines the vacuum on a methane well on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The well, one of 30 pumping gas with a distinct sulphur smell, was ironically decorated by an employee with a Mint Way sign.

Well, well, a solution for Juneau’s stinky landfill

Take a dozen eggs, one by one, out of their carton. Shatter them on the floor behind your refrigerator. Mix the mess with moldy cat… Continue reading

Eric Vance, manager of Juneau's Capitol Disposal Landfill, examines the vacuum on a methane well on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016. The well, one of 30 pumping gas with a distinct sulphur smell, was ironically decorated by an employee with a Mint Way sign.

Around town for Jan. 6

Introduction to Microsoft Excel, 9-11 a.m., The Learning Connection, 210 Ferry Way. Learn to use Excel to organize and calculate data in the workplace. Free.… Continue reading

5 passengers released following Alaska plane crash

FAIRBANKS — Five of the eight people injured in a small plane crash in Interior Alaska over the weekend have been released from the hospital.Wright… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016

Attempt to serve• At 5:51 p.m. Monday, the Juneau Police Department attempted to serve an unspecified document to a person on Marine Way. Case created… Continue reading

USCG helps ensure crabbers follow rules

ASTORIA, Ore. — The C-130 Hercules motored north along the Washington state coastline in the wee hours of a frigid New Year’s Day. Thousands of… Continue reading

President Barack Obama wipes away tears from his eyes as he speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, about steps his administration is taking to reduce gun violence. Also on stage are stakeholders, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by the gun violence. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

‘We need to feel the fierce urgency of now’

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama, at one point wiping tears from his cheek, unveiled his plan Tuesday to tighten control and enforcement of firearms in… Continue reading

President Barack Obama wipes away tears from his eyes as he speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, about steps his administration is taking to reduce gun violence. Also on stage are stakeholders, and individuals whose lives have been impacted by the gun violence. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

US service member killed, 2 injured in Afghanistan attack

WASHINGTON — One U.S. service member was killed and two were wounded in fighting Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, the U.S. military command in Kabul said.The… Continue reading

Saudi Arabia-Iran dispute: Where the countries stand

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which began with the kingdom’s execution of a Shiite cleric and escalated with attacks… Continue reading

Alaska Fred Meyer could start carrying anti-overdose drug

JUNEAU — A pilot project to increase access to a drug that counteracts opiate overdoses could expand to Alaska.Fred Meyer pharmacies have started providing customers… Continue reading

Stranded hiker rescued from cliff face in Unalaska

UNALASKA — Officials say a hiker has been rescued after he became stranded 100 feet up a cliff face Sunday evening in Unalaska.Fire chief Zac… Continue reading