Rashah McChesney
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Juneau, AK, United States
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Two Juneau men have died from COVID-19
The state reported Wednesday that a man in his twenties and a man in his eighties had died, though few other details were given. → Read More
Families in Juneau are rallying to raise funds and supplies for Tonga over the weekend
Suggested donations are nonperishable foods like flour, sugar and canned goods. There’s also an option to donate at a website set up through the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Juneau. → Read More
Senior leadership shakeup continues at Bartlett as top financial officer resigns
Chief Financial Officer Kevin Benson’s last day is Jan. 28. → Read More
After a weekend of heavy snow in Juneau, forecasters warn of dangerously cold temperatures
A high wind warning is in effect until Monday evening. The National Weather Service forecasts winds with gusts up to 65 mph, which could bring down power lines and trees. The agency warns that travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. → Read More
First winter snow storm of the season hits Juneau
National Weather Service meteorologist Grant Smith said snow showers will continue Thursday evening. Then Friday, the low pressure center that's causing that weather is expected to move on and Friday afternoon and into Saturday the skies may clear. But, another weather system is moving in from the south that could bring another round of winter weather over the weekend and temperatures are… → Read More
What happens after a whisper network raises its voice?
Last week, an Anchorage woman went public on social media with an allegation of sexual assault, prompting others to share their stories. By week's end, a group of Twitter accounts published a spreadsheet of names. The organizers say list they’re trying to bring some accountability to abusers in Alaska. Advocates and law enforcement say this type of vigilante justice may not be the best way to do… → Read More
Storm brings high winds, falling trees and the potential for flooding to Juneau this weekend
The storm that rolled through Southeast produced between 3 to 5 inches of rain in 48 hours according to weather service data. → Read More
Juneau Assembly considers extending COVID-19 rules until next summer
Juneau officials are considering extending the COVID-19 emergency measures through June 1, 2022. Currently, they’re set to expire at the end of October. → Read More
Juneau's 10th COVID-19 death happened over the weekend
So far, nine Juneau residents and one non-resident who tested positive for COVID-19 in Juneau have died during the pandemic. → Read More
A third patient has died from COVID-19 at Bartlett Regional Hospital in Juneau this month
A Juneau man in his 50s died of COVID-19 at Bartlett Regional Hospital on Wednesday. → Read More
Uptick in COVID-19 cases prompts Juneau officials to raise local risk level to moderate
That means that beginning at noon on Friday indoor gatherings are limited to 50 people and masks will be required. → Read More
Small cruise ship headed to Juneau to quarantine after 3 aboard test positive for COVID-19
The American Constellation is set to arrive early Saturday morning and will stay in town for 10 days → Read More
UnCruise started operating in Juneau early this year, several other small ships are set to join
There are three other small ship operators planning stops in Juneau this summer. Including the UnCruise boats, there will be more than a dozen vessels making port calls. → Read More
Juneau's new hospital CEO has been working at Bartlett for 28 years
The hospital's Board of Directors chose current Chief Nursing Officer Rose Lawhorne to lead. → Read More
Bartlett Regional Hospital cited for infection control issues
Infection Preventionist Charlee Gribbon says inspectors found that the hospital has good policies but wasn't always following them. → Read More
Homer Republican wants lawmakers to condemn sexist remarks by Rep. Zack Fields
Fields has apologized for his comments, though he had to rewrite it after several people criticized his first one as inadequate. In his apology he said his comments were inappropriate and in poor taste. → Read More
Dunleavy's public safety commissioner resigns
Dunleavy has appointed Kelly Howell to act as an interim commissioner until Price can be replaced. → Read More
Juneau's Wildflower Court reports virus outbreak, most staff and residents vaccinated
Administrator Ruth Johnson says two staff members tested positive last week. They put that part of the home in isolation and tested staff and residents. → Read More
Google taps Tlingit artist for Doodle honoring Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich
The tech company's Doodle of the day is of Alaska Native civil rights icon Elizabeth Peratrovich. For the illustration, they tapped Tlingit artist Michaela Goade who is based in Sitka. → Read More
WATCH: Gov. Mike Dunleavy to detail his plans for next year's budget
Dunleavy will be accompanied by the Department of Revenue Commissioner, Lucinda Mahoney, Office of Management and Budget Director Neil Steininger and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation CEO and Executive Director Bryan Butcher. → Read More