The youngest, newest and usually most-inexperienced members of the Coast Guard helped save a ship’s mission this summer.
Matt Miller
Morning Host & Local News Reporter
I’m up early every weekday morning pulling together all the news and information you need to start your day. I find the stories unique to Juneau or Southeast Alaska that may linger or become food-for-thought at the end of your day. What information do you need from me to give your day some context?
None hurt as pickup truck explodes, catches fire in downtown Juneau
A woman who did not give her name says she was in the pickup’s cab when the fire started and she escaped uninjured. The Fire Marshal’s office says a propane-fueled heater tipped over and ignited other items in the truck.
Jury trial suspension extended because of escalating COVID-19 cases
Jury trials in misdemeanor cases were earlier expected to resume Nov. 2.
Shouldn’t all of Juneau’s bears be hibernating by now?
Black bears usually den up in a hollow tree or excavate part of its roots around Halloween when food resources become limited and snow covers the ground.
Arctic cold air mass brings Juneau snow, freezing rain and rain mixed with ice pellets
National Weather Service says 7.6 inches of snow fell at the Juneau airport and 11.5 inches fell at Lena Point by 8 a.m. Monday morning.
How Alaska decides if a judge can stay on the bench
In some other states, judges run television campaign ads to convince voters to help them keep their seats. That’s not the case in Alaska.
Mother of all jökulhlaups reported in Southeast Alaska
The glacial dam release is believed to have flowed under Lituya Glacier and into Lituya Bay back in August.
Active aurora likely to be seen in Juneau this week
The sun’s activity and a clear overnight forecast could mean prime viewing for Juneau residents.
Gardentalk – How to plant flower and garlic bulbs this fall
Plant garlic bulbs pointy end up, about two inches deep and about six inches apart. Flower bulbs may be planted, depending on variety, from two to six inches deep.
Census Bureau claims nearly all Alaska households have been counted
But the figure of at least 99.8 percent of households counted may not be a good indicator of the accuracy, quality, and completeness of the census.