Juneau, Alaska (KINY) A 38-foot boat sustained $1,000 in property damage Friday at end end of Brandy Lane.
Capital City Fire Rescue Chief Ed Quinto said the cause appeared to be electrical in nature. Firemen were dispatched to the scene at 1:38 pm and found smoke coming from the boat motor upon arrival.
Quinto said the owner of the boat had put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. He said there were no injuries. The boat was turned over to the owner who plans to repair it.
Bomb threat made to Alaska airports viewed as uncredible according to JPD
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Friday at about 1:30 p.m., staff at the Juneau International Airport notified the police department that they were made aware of a bomb threat toward airports in Alaska.
CBJ property tax payments due September 30
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - 2023 property tax payments are due on Saturday, Sept. 30. The deadline falls on a Saturday this year; it does not move to the next business day.
U.S. Attorney’s Office hosts first event for United Against Hate Initiative
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - This event is the first in a series of community events in Alaska, and Alaskan communities interested in participating are encouraged to reach out.
National District Attorneys Association honors Fairbanks DA
Fairbanks, Alaska (KINY) - The National District Attorneys Association, (NDAA), honored Fairbanks District Attorney Joe Dallaire with a Volunteer of the Year Award this summer. The NDAA is the largest association of prosecutors in the nation and recognizes the vital role that prosecutors play in the safety of local communities.
USDA partners with Southeast Alaska Native Financial Institution, invests $1M to advance housing development in rural communities
Sitka, Alaska (KINY) - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary Farah Ahmad today announced that USDA is providing a $1 million loan to Native Community Development Financial Institution Haa Yaakaawu Financial Corp to help improve access to housing in southeast Alaska.
With Alaska’s federal judge vacancy nearing 2-year mark, Sullivan breaks from nomination tradition
Juneau, Alaska (Alaska Beacon) - Murkowski appears skeptical about the switch, saying she’s prepared to advance nominees to Biden
Limpets, crabs stressed by higher temperatures, acidity
Fairbanks, Alaska (UAF) - Warmer, more acidified water increases stress in a species of limpet in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay, a University of Alaska Fairbanks graduate student has found.
Daniel Rocero sentenced for 2022 murder of Keenan Wegener
Anchorage, Alaska (KINY) - Anchorage Superior Court Judge Peter Ramgren sentenced 46-year-old Daniel Alex Rocero for the Mar. 18, 2022, murder of Keenan Wegener in Anchorage.
Join Olympians Scott Hamilton, Keegan Messing, and Polina Edmunds at Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer events
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Figure skater and Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton is coming to Juneau—and he's bringing friends. Join Hamilton on Saturday, Sept. 30 as he hosts two special ice shows at Treadwell Arena featuring Olympians Polina Edmunds and Alaska's Keegan Messing as part of a celebration weekend of Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer™ special events.
Department of Revenue announces 2023 Permanent Fund Dividend Amount
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Department of Revenue announced the calculation of the 2023 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) as $1,312. The amount allocated for the dividend has been determined each year since 2016 by the Alaska Legislature.
Diesel fuel source shut off once identified and clean up efforts continued
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Sept. 7, the CBJ Utility noted an aroma of diesel in the wastewater collections system in the Juneau downtown area and at the Juneau/Douglas waste treatment facility. At the same time, downtown businesses also reported the fuel smell directly to the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC).
Rep. Peltola advocates for changes to National Standards for NOAA fisheries management
Washington, D.C. (KINY) - On Sept. 12, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) completed the public comment period for its notice of proposed rulemaking to update the National Standards of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
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