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State moves closer to improving safety at one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections
State transportation officials are seeking a company to design a traffic light to fix one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections. The intersection by the Fred Meyer grocery store — where Yandukin Drive crosses Egan Drive — has long been one of Juneau’s most accident-prone areas. Dozens of crashes, some deadly, have occurred there over the years.
Family of Anchorage man shot and killed by police files lawsuit
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The family of an Anchorage man shot and killed by police earlier this year filed a lawsuit Tuesday against the four officers involved and expects to take the city to court as well. The 24-page lawsuit details the night that 34-year-old Kristopher Handy died. “...at no...
Soldotna beer fest gives back
Nearly 100 beer connoisseurs braved the rain and cold Saturday in the parking lot of the Soldotna Regional Sports Complex to celebrate the diversity of Alaska-brewed beer. While some patrons stood under tents and chatted with bartenders, others danced to live music in raincoats and 6-ounce beer glasses in hand.
Regional title drought ends for Alaska after MVP Liam Lierman helps Eagle River bag historic hardware
The Eagle River Wolves used an aluminum bat to break through a glass ceiling Sunday. Despite having two teams get close in recent years, the state of Alaska had never won an American Legion baseball regional tournament before Eagle River made history under a beautiful bluebird sky in Roseburg, Oregon.
Disaster assistance centers open in Juneau as flood clean-up continues
At least 290 Juneau homes, including apartments and condos, were damaged by last week’s glacial outburst flooding. That’s according to a preliminary damage assessment completed by the City and Borough of Juneau and the American Red Cross of Alaska this past weekend. Many homeowners are still cleaning out...
‘We take violent crime very seriously’: Anchorage FBI looking for suspect in bank robbery attempt
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Bundled up for cold temperatures and wearing a white mask almost to her eyes, an unidentified woman gave a note demanding money from a bank employee at the First National Bank Alaska branch on West Northern Lights Boulevard. Now, the FBI wants to find her. “We...
Weekend benefit for Steven Kissack raises $5.2K for local housing nonprofit
A Juneau stage was packed with artists on Saturday night. They were there to pay tribute to Steven Kissack, a local man who was shot and killed by law enforcement during a standoff last month. Many on stage and in the crowd knew Kissack — he’d lived on the streets...
Flood-damaged vehicle disposal begins soon
Many residents have cars or trucks that have been damaged or totaled by the flood and are now wondering what steps to take. There are a few options, depending on if you plan on filing an insurance claim for your vehicle or not. If filing an insurance claim:. For those...
NCLH Donates $50,000 to Flood Relief Efforts in Juneau
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) has announced a donation of $50,000 to the Juneau Community Foundation. According to a press release, this contribution is a significant move to support flood recovery efforts in Juneau and aims to provide direct financial assistance to residents affected by the natural disaster. The city...
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