Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
Juneau’s PJ Foy takes a shot at Team USA at Olympic Trials
The recent high school graduate and soon-to-be collegiate swimmer finished 49th out of more than 60 swimmers.
Effort to repeal Juneau’s by-mail election ordinance fails to get enough signatures
The group behind the repeal effort fell hundreds of signatures short.
Juneau Assembly doubles loan amount available to residents purchasing a mobile home
The loans were previously available for up to $10,000 at 1% interest. But, at a meeting on Monday, the Assembly bumped that up to $20,000.
Juneau’s mayor runs for reelection after husband’s death
Beth Weldon says her husband Greg’s death in an April motorcycle crash gave her doubts, but she thinks he would want her to run.
Juneau man dies in Seattle hospital after a city-owned truck struck him
The 38-year-old man was lying in the drive-through lane of a Mendenhall Valley business when he was struck.
Toddlers strut their Southeast Alaska regalia at Celebration
This year, nearly 30 toddlers participated, all between the ages of around 2 and 5.
Hundreds of Indigenous dancers fill the streets in Juneau to kick off Celebration
The four-day festival attracts thousands of Indigenous people from across Southeast Alaska.
Juneau’s hospital hears from the community as budget crisis threatens service cuts
Some residents say there could be damaging consequences for the community if the services are lost.
Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. City leaders are considering cutting services to stop it.
“We’re left with very stark choices about how we want to move forward,” said Max Mertz, the hospital board’s finance committee chair.
Eaglecrest Ski Area general manager resigns at board’s request
Dave Scanlan will step down from his role on June 3.
Multi-boat fire at Juneau’s Douglas Harbor causes $500K in damages
Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief Dan Jager says the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list heads to governor
The bill sponsored by Juneau Rep. Andi Story would add Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
Man arrested in Juneau stabbed multiple people on cruise ship, FBI says
Ntando Sogoni was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, after he allegedly attacked five people aboard the Norwegian Encore.
Ravenstail weaving comes to life at historic Juneau event
The event showcased the largest collection of new Ravenstail weaving in decades.
Ambitious 20-year plan for downtown Juneau heads to Assembly
Blueprint Downtown is an effort to lay the foundation for downtown Juneau’s future.
Juneau seeks proposals to fill space in closing schools
City Manager Katie Koester said the buildings could be used for child care, housing or anything else that might benefit the community.
Tlingit and Haida unveils plans for new education campus in Juneau
The proposed campus is expected to take years of fundraising and construction, It would serve students from early childhood into college.
Juneau advocates seek Saturday ban on large cruise ships next season
Karla Hart says Juneau residents deserve one day a week when they can visit local businesses and attractions free of summer tourists.
Cruise ship season begins in Juneau
The first ship of the year — the Norwegian Bliss — arrived early Tuesday morning.
Juneau had a record-breaking cruise season last year. This year should be about the same.
With the capital's first cruise ship arriving Tuesday, Juneau’s tourism manager says things should “run a lot more smoothly” this year.