Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
Alaska Airlines drops early bird Juneau-Seattle flight for winter
A spokesperson for the airline cited low demand for the flight during the winter months as the reason for the suspension.
Some popular Juneau trails could soon be open to guided tours — while others would off limits
The recommendations would revise tourism rules at 13 locations across Alaska's capital city.
Southeast Alaska set to lose nearly a fifth of its population by 2050, report says
The state document bases the projection on a mixture of increased outmigration and deaths outnumbering births in the region.
How a hydroponic garden at Angoon’s high school is cultivating food sovereignty
The facility is a way for the community to have more control over its food, much of which is barged or flown in.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.