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A woman has died following a single vehicle collision on Douglas Highway

NOTN- A Juneau woman has died following a single-vehicle crash on North Douglas Highway. The full information release by the Juneau Police Department can be found below.

Juneau Police Information release

On June 10, 2026, at approximately 12:45 p.m., officers with the Juneau Police Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the 4300 block of North Douglas Highway.

The preliminary investigation determined that a sport utility vehicle was traveling outbound on North Douglas Highway when it left the roadway, entered a ditch, and struck a tree. The vehicle was occupied by a 62-year-old female driver and an 89-year-old female passenger.

Officers, along with personnel from Capital City Fire/Rescue, provided emergency assistance at the scene. Both occupants were transported to Bartlett Regional Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the collision.

On June 11, 2026, the 89-year-old female passenger died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.

The collision remains under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Juneau Police Department at (907) 586-0600 and reference the case number associated with this investigation.

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Juneau schools, city offices close as another winter storm warning takes effect

A snowblower, photo courtesy of CBJ

NOTN- Juneau schools and City and Borough of Juneau offices will be closed today as a winter storm warning takes effect earlier than expected, with forecasters calling for heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions across much of Southeast Alaska.

The City and Borough of Juneau announced that all CBJ offices and the Juneau School District will be closed.

City staff will work remotely where possible and remain available by phone or email. Officials are urging residents to limit travel to allow snow removal crews to operate safely and efficiently.

According to the National Weather Service, snow is beginning this morning for much of Southeast, and intensifing through the afternoon, with peak snowfall around midday.

Updated forecasts issued late Sunday moved winter storm warnings up in time for Juneau, Pelican, Gustavus, Hoonah and Angoon.

The weather service said Juneau could see between 8 and 14 inches of snow by this evening, Snow is expected to start out light and fluffy before transitioning to wetter snow later tonight, meaning residents can shovel snow early before the snow becomes wet and dense.

City officials are encouraging residents to avoid unnecessary driving and to check road conditions if travel is unavoidable.

The Juneau Police Department is also asking the public to report slick intersections or dangerous road conditions to its non-emergency line.

Snow removal crews from CBJ Streets and the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities have been working through the weekend to prepare for the storm.

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Juneau police investigate crash that left woman seriously injured

NOTN- A 28-year-old Juneau woman was seriously injured early this morning in a single-vehicle crash along Egan Drive, according to the Juneau Police Department.

Police said officers were called at about 6:10 a.m. to the outbound off-ramp near the U-Haul building, where a gray Ford F-150 had gone off the road. The woman, who was the only occupant of the truck, was partially ejected and sustained life-threatening injuries.

She was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital and later medevaced out of town for further treatment.

The intersection and right outbound lane of Egan Drive were closed for several hours during the investigation but have since reopened.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Police said details released so far are preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.

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City holds reorganization meeting, police are called on man accused of threatening City officials

NOTN- Juneau Mayor Beth Weldon said city officials are taking new safety precautions after a man previously banned from City Hall returned during Monday night’s Assembly meeting and caused alarm among members as well as an hour delay preceding this month’s reorganization meeting.

Weldon said the man, who has a history of making threatening remarks toward the city, appeared wearing a mask and goggles, carrying a backpack, and taking photos while standing close to Assembly members.

“He’s been trespassed from City Hall and showed up yesterday and
was menacing to the assembly, looming over them and taking pictures of us.” Said Weldon “It just was very uncomfortable for all of us, because we knew his history.”

Police escorted the man out peacefully, and Weldon said he will now be trespassed from all city meeting spaces, including Centennial Hall and City Hall.

She emphasized that the incident was not connected to ongoing public testimony about the controversial Telephone Hill redevelopment project, which has drawn strong emotional responses but no threats.

“The testimony from Telephone Hill residents has been very heartfelt,” Weldon said. “At no time have we felt threatened by them.”

The meeting did however, mark the close of the 2025 municipal election cycle as newly elected members were officially sworn into office.

Ella Adkison began her first full term as Areawide Assemblymember, Greg Smith started his final three-year term representing District 1, and Nathaniel “Nano” Brooks took office for his first term in District 2. On the School Board, Steve Whitney and Melissa Cullum each began three-year terms, while Jenny Thomas will serve two years to complete an unexpired seat.

Voters approved two citizen-led propositions, one lowering the property tax cap from 12 to 9 mills, and another creating sales tax exemptions for food and essential utilities, both tax measures will be in place November 20.

A third measure, proposing a seasonal sales tax, failed.

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Body worn camera footage from JPD use-of- force incident available Aug. 29

Photo’s from a protest held Aug. 2nd, following the arrest of Chris Williams Jr.

NOTN- Authorities have officially released the name of the officer involved in the July 30 use-of-force incident, where a Juneau Police Department officer arrested 49-year-old Chris Williams, Jr.

Williams was medevaced to Anchorage after being taken to the ground.

Awareness of the incident online, including a video posted to social media as well as a protest, has meant that many individuals already knew the name of the officer involved.

Officer Brandon LeBlanc is a 17-year law enforcement veteran hired by the Juneau Police Department in August 2024 after serving in Louisiana.

The department said an outside law enforcement agency is leading the investigation into the use-of force incident, which remains ongoing.

When it concludes, the Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions will review the case to determine whether the force used was consistent with state law.

LeBlanc is on administrative leave during the investigation. In line with city code, body-worn camera footage from the incident will be released Aug. 29 on the department’s website.

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Unified Command advances flood preparations in Juneau

Sam Russell, Assistant Chief of Administration at CCFR, talks through flood mitigation efforts at August 11 meeting

NOTN- Unified Command is ramping up flood preparations in Juneau, issuing evacuation advisories for at-risk neighborhoods, completing key flood barriers, and closing trails and parks as water levels continue to rise.

in a meeting at the Juneau Police Department, the multi-agency response involving the City and Borough of Juneau, Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida, and state and federal partners told media they were focused on safety, protecting infrastructure, and providing timely public information.

Officials moved the response from “ready” to “set” phase this week, meaning residents in potential inundation zones should be prepared to leave if conditions worsen.

Responders urged residents to have a go-bag ready, review evacuation plans, and sign up for alerts.

Teams are distributing door hangers with QR codes linking to flood maps and emergency updates, and a hotline staffed by responders went live.

The Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at Floyd Dryden Gymnasium.

Construction crews have completed Phases 1 and 1A of the HESCO barrier system along the Mendenhall River, but Phase 1B remains on hold due to the lack of property agreements with private landowners.

Closures are also in effect for the pedestrian bridge at Diamond Park, parts of the Montana Creek Trail system, the Brotherhood Bridge Trail, and the Nugget Falls Trail at the glacier. Additional trail closures will be triggered as the lake rises, including the paved Egan Drive path near Brotherhood Bridge once water reaches 10 feet.

Alaska Electric Light & Power plans targeted power cuts in areas that flood, including specific lift stations. Neighborhoods protected by HESCO barriers will not lose power unless inundation occurs. Water and sewer service is not expected to be disrupted.

School officials are coordinating closely with Unified Command and may close schools, release students early, or cancel classes depending on flood warnings from the National Weather Service.

Real-time modeling and flood forecasts are available at JuneauFlood.com.

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Protesters call for police reform after Juneau man injured in arrest

By: Greg Knight, News of the North

A peaceful protest was held Saturday outside Juneau Police Department headquarters, following the arrest last week of 49-year-old Chris Williams, Jr.

Williams was medevaced to Anchorage after being taken to the ground by JPD Officer Brandon LeBlanc outside the Douglas Library. Video posted on social media shows LeBlanc taking Williams down during what police say was an arrest after Williams allegedly approached officers aggressively.

Nearly 100 protesters peacefully called for accountability and systemic police reform.

Organizer Jamiann S’eiltin said the incident reflects a broader pattern of violence against Indigenous people.

“This isn’t something new,” S’eiltin said. “This has been going on since almost time immemorial, since the arrival of Western European settlers. So, just want to put that out there that we are brutally attacked 10 times more than the national average, and that’s something to bring forward here today.”

LeBlanc is on administrative leave and an outside agency is conducting an investigation into the incident.

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida, which confirmed Williams is a tribal citizen, is demanding transparency and a full inquiry.

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