Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
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.
Juneau Assembly sticks with plan to relocate city-run homeless camp
The new planned site, near the city's indoor cold weather shelter, has faced pushback from business owners in the area who fear higher crime.
City and cruise lines agree to conceptual cruise visitor limits in Juneau
City Tourism Manager Alix Pierce says the agreement is still far from final. If approved, the limits would go into effect during the 2026 season.
Juneau’s hospital gets $4M from feds to improve emergency department
The project will expand and renovate the south side of Bartlett Regional Hospital's emergency department with ventilation and electrical upgrades.
Congress bought a stopgap icebreaker for the Arctic, but its $1.2 trillion bill has no money to build a new one
The bill has $125 million to buy a ship that Shell used in its ill-fated Arctic drilling venture. The Coast Guard plans to base it in Juneau.
In its 75th year, Juneau’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament transcends the court
Throughout this week, more than 500 people from across Southeast Alaska will attend to watch nearly 50 games.
Juneau may relocate its city-run campground after influx of illegal activity
The city’s deputy manager says the public impact is going to be significant wherever the campground is.