The Juneau Police Department has released bodycam footage from a July 15th incident where officers fatally shot Steven Kissack, a 35-year-old homeless man. The footage shows a tense encounter lasting several minutes, with officers repeatedly asking Kissack to drop his knife before the situation escalated. The Alaska Office of Special Prosecutions has cleared the officers of any wrongdoing.
Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first debate, clashing on issues like inflation, immigration, and economic policy. Harris criticized Trump’s leadership while Trump emphasized the impact of current economic conditions on Americans. After the debate, Taylor Swift announced her support for Harris, adding to the post-debate buzz.
The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) has issued a statement warning residents of the potential for another flood from Suicide Basin. Water levels are rising, and officials are urging the community to stay prepared as they monitor the situation with the National Weather Service.
Juneau’s Parks & Recreation Department is moving to a new office at 1208 Glacier Avenue. The office will be closed from the 13th to the 20th of September for the move, reopening on September 23rd.
The Alaska SeaLife Center successfully released four rehabilitated harbor seals into Cook Inlet. Pepperoncini, Zorro, Cayenne, and Picosita, who were nursed back to health, returned to the wild with the support of the center’s staff and a crowd of onlookers. Two of the seals were fitted with satellite trackers to monitor their progress.
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