A helicopter brings a 700-pound sack of car parts to a trash bin on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 2,000 cars were dumped over a bluff above a wildlife refuge after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, and a clean up effort to remove about 100 of those cars imbedded in the bluff has been going on for nine years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

Final cleanup of automobile junkyard is underway

ANCHORAGE — The final cleanup is underway in Anchorage after the 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake helped turn a sea-side bluff into an auto junkyard.Here’s a… Continue reading

A helicopter brings a 700-pound sack of car parts to a trash bin on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2016, in Anchorage, Alaska. More than 2,000 cars were dumped over a bluff above a wildlife refuge after the 1964 Good Friday earthquake, and a clean up effort to remove about 100 of those cars imbedded in the bluff has been going on for nine years. (AP Photo/Mark Thiessen)

City manager to speak at chamber luncheon

Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt will be speaking at the Juneau Chamber of Commerce’s weekly luncheon today. Watt will be giving a “status report on… Continue reading

Troopers: Priest died before recent fire in Alaska village

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Alaska State Troopers say an autopsy showed that a 72-year-old priest who was recently found dead following a fire in the… Continue reading

Kodiak police seek new body cameras

KODIAK — The Kodiak Police Department is looking to reinstate its use of body cameras, months after officers stopped wearing the devices because of concerns… Continue reading

Man charged in shooting of Fairbanks police officer

ANCHORAGE — A 29-year-old Alaska man opened fire on a Fairbanks police officer, took his gun, stomped on his head and taunted him as the… Continue reading

This Day in Juneau History: Oct. 20, 1986

On Monday, Oct. 20, 1986, the U.S. Congress finished its 99th term after approving funding for several Alaska projects, including construction of the Crater Lake… Continue reading

Police & Fire for Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016

Conditions violation• At 2:13 p.m. Sunday, the Juneau Police Department investigated a report of a condition of release violation in the 300 block of Village… Continue reading

Principal apologizes for school phone message on marijuana

ANCHORAGE — The principal of an Anchorage elementary school has apologized after the school sent a message urging action against proposed marijuana businesses.The information sent… Continue reading

Around Town

Juneau Gastineau Rotary Club meeting, 7 a.m., The Prospector Hotel.Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Drive,… Continue reading

GCI to broadcast AFN conference

The 50th annual Alaska Federation of Natives conference begins today in Fairbanks, and Alaskans unable to attend in person will be able to watch the… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.

Photo: Rest stop

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to… Continue reading

A Trumpeter swan stretches its wings in Twin Lakes on Wednesday. A dozen swans have taken refuge in the lake for the last week to feed and rest on their southern migration.
September shooting makes Crime of the Week

September shooting makes Crime of the Week

Police are still seeking information related to an early morning shooting that took place in Auke Bay late last month. The Juneau Police Department dredged… Continue reading

September shooting makes Crime of the Week
Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski

Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski

Alaska’s political candidates are flocking to Fairbanks this week for the Alaska Federation of Natives annual conference. Attendees will hear from those vying for U.S.… Continue reading

Ballot Measure 1 competes for attention with Trump, Clinton, Stock and Murkowski
Lee John Henry attends his arraignment on first-degree murder in the Homer Courtroom on Monday. Homer Police on Sunday arrested Henry in the death of Mark Matthews, then 61, killed off the Poopdeck Trail on July 28, 2013.

Homer police charge man, 55, in 3-year-old murder case

HOMER — Homer police on Sunday arrested a Homer man in a three-year-old murder case.Lee John Henry, 55, was arraigned in Homer court Monday for… Continue reading

Lee John Henry attends his arraignment on first-degree murder in the Homer Courtroom on Monday. Homer Police on Sunday arrested Henry in the death of Mark Matthews, then 61, killed off the Poopdeck Trail on July 28, 2013.

Soldotna could see return of grocery tax

KENAI — Soldotna residents will have the chance to weigh in on a proposal that would reinstate the city’s year-round grocery tax.The Peninsula Clarion reported… Continue reading

Ketchikan plane crash survivor returns home

KETCHIKAN — The smile of Morgan Enright lit up The Point art cafe on Saturday evening as she exchanged hugs and conversation with people who’d… Continue reading

Seal butchering highlights first day of Elders and Youth Conference

FAIRBANKS — With ulu blade in hand, Marjorie Tahbone, of Nome, made quick crescent patterned motions to cut and separate the seal blubber and skin… Continue reading

Police & fire for Oct. 19, 2016

Assault• At 7:55 p.m. Saturday, JPD investigatied allegations of assault and theft in the 200 block of Franklin Street. Alcohol was involved.Burglary• At 8:22 p.m.… Continue reading

Around Town

Women, Infants and Children walk-in clinic, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., SEARHC Juneau WIC Clinic, 3245 Hospital Dr., first floor. Free nutrition services for income-eligible women who… Continue reading

This photo released by Fairbanks Police Department shows Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie. The 29-year-old man was arrested in a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured. Jenkins-Alexie, of Fairbanks, is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and other counts in connection with the shooting early Sunday of Sgt. Allen Brandt. (Fairbanks Police Department  via AP)

Man arrested in shooting of Fairbanks police officer

ANCHORAGE — A 29-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured.Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie was arrested… Continue reading

This photo released by Fairbanks Police Department shows Anthony George Jenkins-Alexie. The 29-year-old man was arrested in a shooting that left an Alaska police officer seriously injured. Jenkins-Alexie, of Fairbanks, is facing charges of attempted murder, assault and other counts in connection with the shooting early Sunday of Sgt. Allen Brandt. (Fairbanks Police Department  via AP)