Emily Russo Miller

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Addict-turned-convict: ‘We are the unwanted’

JUNEAU, Alaska — Rayda Tegen had a husband, five children and a $40,000 a year job in Tooele, Utah, for the nearly 20 years she… Continue reading

 

Judge: Hiker liable for springing traps, but trapper did not prove damages

A Juneau hiker was not justified in setting off two fur-bearing traps after she rescued an ensnared bald eagle, but she won’t owe the trapper… Continue reading

 

Juneau woman who freed eagle from trap back in court

In John Forrest’s eyes, anti-trappers have been springing his traps, stealing his catch, destroying his equipment and generally hindering his livelihood for years. The offenders… Continue reading

 

Juneau police update batons

Take a close look at the next Juneau Police Department officer walking down the street, and you might notice something missing from his or her… Continue reading

Kim Haskell watches over Kenzie, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, that she hoped would make a good service dog for her.

Good dog, bad dog: What happens when a service dog doesn’t work out?

Kim Haskell, a 55-year-old Juneau woman whose medical issues require her to use a wheelchair to get around, was excited to pick up her new… Continue reading

Kim Haskell watches over Kenzie, a 2-year-old Newfoundland, that she hoped would make a good service dog for her.

Dog owner wants answers after pug electrocuted

After working a long day, Cheryl Buchanan decided to take her dog, a 3½-year-old pug named Siri, for a stroll downtown as she searched for… Continue reading

Learning to ask ‘the’ suicide question

Talking about suicide is hard.Talking about suicide with a person you think may be considering it is even harder.“‘Are you considering suicide?’ Doesn’t really just… Continue reading

Search for stolen bike leads uncovers stash of parts in Juneau

A Juneau woman’s search for her stolen bike uncovered a stash of bike parts on a trail in the Mendenhall Valley.Michelle Norman said the frame… Continue reading

Juneau evidence room includes Palin photo cutout

JUNEAU, Alaska — The Juneau Police Department is having fun with its new Facebook page, posting old pictures of officers in uniform for #throwbackthursday, a… Continue reading

Text message helps searchers locate lost hiker

Searchers easily located a lost hiker stuck atop a mountain near the Mendenhall Glacier on Thursday when the 28-year-old man texted Alaska State Troopers a… Continue reading

Glenn Merrill, 45, holds Jackson Merrill in front of their broken skylight in their living room on Tuesday. A black bear climbed up on their roof and crashed through the skylight on Saturday minutes before Jackson's first birthday party.

Bear with sweet tooth crashes children’s party

A black bear with a sweet tooth crashed a little kid’s birthday party on Saturday. Literally.The uninvited guest shimmied its way up onto the roof… Continue reading

Glenn Merrill, 45, holds Jackson Merrill in front of their broken skylight in their living room on Tuesday. A black bear climbed up on their roof and crashed through the skylight on Saturday minutes before Jackson's first birthday party.

Guiding company investigating ice caves fall

A Juneau guiding company is investigating an incident where one of their clients was injured on a guided tour of the Mendenhall Glacier.A woman in… Continue reading

First cruise ship of the season arrives earlier than expected

The tourism season is starting earlier than expected this year. Officials announced Thursday that Juneau will see its first cruise ship Saturday, instead of next… Continue reading