Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
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.
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.
Whooping cough is surging in Southeast Alaska
The region has had 14 reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness since July.
A dog camp atop a Juneau glacier keeps mushing afloat during Alaska’s summer tourism season
Mushers say the sport has become more expensive. Many of them are turning to tourism to pay the bills.
Governor signs bill putting more guardrails on property assessments
Senate Bill 179 prevents municipalities from raising the assessed value of properties during an appeal process, among other changes.
Design firm sought to fix dangerous Juneau intersection
Dozens of crashes, some deadly, have occurred at Yandukin and Egan Drives near the Fred Meyer grocery store.
Boundary commission report recommends denial of Hoonah borough petition
Staff with Alaska’s Local Boundary Commission cited “substantive concerns” with the plan, before members meet Sept. 5 in Hoonah.
Alaska leaders work together following ‘devastating’ glacial flooding in Juneau
Gov. Mike Dunleavy and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski toured neighborhoods that experienced record-breaking flooding.
Plans to build Juneau’s fifth cruise ship dock can move forward after appeal attempt fails
The Juneau Assembly has sided with a state ruling that the project can legally move forward, despite concerns raised by an activist.
Juneau residents call for more accountability after deadly police shooting
Juneau police officials say they plan to release body camera footage of Steven Kissack's shooting after an investigation is completed.
Juneau’s hospital closes its crisis care unit less than a year after opening it
Bartlett Regional Hospital spokesperson Erin Hardin said the closure is due to a lack of funding and staff to keep the program afloat.
Juneau police seek assault suspect as missing person
Corey B. Coleman of Juneau is listed as missing. He is a suspect at large for an assault earlier this year.
Juneau man shot by police dies from injuries
Police say Steven Kissack charged officers with a knife.
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
No injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials say more slides are likely amid heavy rain.
Effort to recall Juneau’s school board president, vice president secures spot on local ballot
Board President Deedie Sorensen and Vice President Emil Mackey say the campaign against them is full of misinformation.
All Alaska Carrs stores targeted for sale in Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
The stores set to be sold include all 11 Carrs locations in Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer and Wasilla.
The average single-family home costs more in Juneau than anywhere else in Alaska, study says
New economic data from the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development reveals higher costs for almost everything.
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.