Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau

Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
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Juneau man accused of killing 1-month-old infant

The Friday arrest of James White, 44, follows a seven-month investigation by police into the girl's April 15 death.
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Juneau’s high school has seen an uptick in fights this school year

The district put together the data after staff and parents raised concerns about the increase in fights at last month’s Juneau School Board meeting. 
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After decades of trying, state commission approves Hoonah petition to create Alaska’s newest borough

Now, residents of the proposed borough will decide whether to accept it. 
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Early election results mistakenly showed imprisoned U.S. House candidate leading in one Southeast Alaska precinct

Unofficial results from the Division of Elections early last week showed one Southeast Alaska precinct seemed to overwhelmingly choose a peculiar candidate for the U.S. House — a man currently imprisoned in New York.  Those...
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Last cruise ship leaves Juneau’s tumultuous tourism season

Thursday's departure ended a season dominated by a contentious ballot proposition and a surprise port announcement.
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Cruise line apologizes to Juneau leaders for surprise port announcement

A cruise line executive said the proposed project with Goldbelt, Inc. will help address summer congestion in downtown Juneau.
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Juneau water levels recede after moderate Mendenhall Lake and River glacial outburst

The National Weather Service has canceled a flood warning issued Saturday as waters continue to recede Monday morning.
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Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean plan new cruise ship port on Juneau’s Douglas Island

The companies also hope to develop floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and a recreated Lingít village.
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Final Juneau election results show mayor reelected, Ship Free Saturdays fail

This year’s election yielded one of the highest voter turnouts of the last decade.
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Juneau police arrest suspect in swastika vandalism

Ryan Jaravata, 41, faces one felony charge of third-degree criminal mischief related to the alleged crimes.
Juneau

Juneau has nearly 400 registered short-term rentals. How close is the city to regulating them?

The Assembly hopes to ensure operators are paying taxes and learn more about the capital's short-term rental market.
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Juneau’s Ship Free Saturdays proposition sinking in preliminary election results

Initial returns also showed incumbent Mayor Beth Weldon leading challenger Angela Rodell, with voters favoring two other propositions.
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Why some Juneau residents want to ban cruise ships on Saturdays — and what’s at stake

Advocates say growing tourism needs to be reined in, but opponents say the financial and legal implications could hurt the economy.
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Miscommunication leads to hundreds of extra ballots sent to Juneau voters

About 600 Juneau residents may have accidentally been sent two ballots for the upcoming municipal election.
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Juneau’s public safety radio system hardly works. This election, Juneau voters are being asked to overhaul it for $12.7M.

Though the old system still operates, first responders in Juneau say it’s hardly reliable anymore.
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Joe Wanner will be Bartlett Regional Hospital’s new CEO

Wanner's appointment as CEO is the latest in a string of leadership turnover at Juneau's city-owned hospital. 
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State rules use of force justified in fatal downtown Juneau shooting

Prosecutors cleared Juneau Police Sgt. Chris Gifford and trooper Sgt. Branden Forst in the July 15 shooting of Steven Kissack, 35.
Andi Story

Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list becomes law

The bill, unsigned by Gov. Mike Dunleavy, adds Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
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Juneau businesses argue against ‘Ship-Free Saturday’ ballot proposition

Members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future say they believe the proposition is bad for the capital's economy.
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Whooping cough is surging in Southeast Alaska

The region has had 14 reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness since July.