A Southeast Alaska cultural center will study a Tlingit bentwood drum that’s more than a hundred years old. By scanning the box drum in infrared, century-old details are returning to the surface.
Tripp J Crouse, KTOO
A recent transplant to Juneau from Iowa, Tripp J Crouse has more than 13 years of journalism and newspaper experience, and was previously the social media editor for the Quad-City Times of Davenport, Iowa, from April 2013 to July 2016.
No foul play suspected in death of man at gun range
Bruce Owens, 63, suffered a fatal gunshot wound Saturday at a Juneau gun range.
Switzer Village mobile home destroyed by fire
A double-wide mobile home is a total loss after a fire Saturday morning in Switzer Village. The Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire likely started near the front door, but did not know the cause.
Hot metal slag to blame for fire at old recycling building
Hot metal slag likely ignited combustible materials and caused a fire about 5:30 a.m Thursday at the Juneau landfill. The building was already in the process of being torn down.
Juneau woman sentenced in unemployment fraud
According to an Alaska Department of Labor news release, Naomi Weitzel pleaded guilty in July to felony theft of the unemployment benefits. A Superior Court judge handed down a 12-month suspended sentence, 65 hours of community service, and Weitzel will be on probation for three years.
Woman arrested on drunken driving charges after Jeep runs into school
Billie Kanouse, 41, later provided a breath-alcohol sample 0.384 percent, or more than four times the legal driving limit. She faces charges of drunken driving and child endangerment.
Gastineau Apartments owner settles city lawsuit for $1.5 million
The owners of the former Gastineau Apartments will pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the City and Borough of Juneau. The city filed the lawsuit to recover demolition costs after razing the blighted buildings at 127 South Franklin Street.
Woman suffers broken pelvis, collar bone in vehicle rollover
Juneau Police Lieutenant Krag Campbell says JPD went to the Breakwater Inn after receiving a call early Sunday morning that a Chevy Silverado was upside-down.
Alaska’s Last Straw happy to see cruise lines join effort to reduce plastic waste
Norwegian Cruise Line banned plastic straws aboard its ships, but offers alternatives for people requesting a straw. Another cruise line, Carnival says staff members only supply straws upon request for soda or cocktails. That’s good news for an Alaska grass-roots organization.
Emergency personnel rescue person who fell into water at Marine Park
Capital City Fire/Rescue received a call about 2 a.m. that a male subject had fallen into the water and was unconscious, Assistant Fire Chief Ed Quinto said.