Clarise Larson, KTOO - Juneau
Former executive charged with embezzling $108K from Juneau hospital accepts plea deal
Bradley Grigg's plea agreement allows him to avoid prison time, but requires him to reimburse Bartlett Regional Hospital for the stolen funds.
New bill would add guardrails to Alaska property assessments
Sen. Jesse Kiehl, D-Juneau, says the bill aims to make the property assessment process in the state more fair and transparent for residents.
Juneau residents and Assembly members rally for ceasefire in Gaza
The organizers say they want the Juneau Assembly to pass a resolution calling for a permanent ceasefire, and at least one local Assembly member agrees.
Hoonah is attempting to form a borough again. Juneau is opposing some of it.
A portion of the proposed borough overlaps with land that Juneau once made an effort to annex.
Kensington Mine cuts 20% of pay for some hourly employees, citing financial woes
In a memo sent in early January, the mine’s general manager said the mine will struggle to remain viable if it does not find ways to reduce costs.
Juneau considers moving all city staff to Alaska Permanent Fund building
The city has been looking for new office space since this fall, when voters rejected the city’s request to fund a new City Hall through a $27 million bond.
Cruise ships dumped 90% less trash in Juneau last year
About 250,000 pounds of trash made its way from cruise ships to Juneau’s landfill last summer, down from over 3.3 million pounds in 2019.
Juneau’s animal shelter is looking for a new home
The need for a new shelter became more urgent after the ASPCA inspected the facility in 2021 and found that it didn’t meet national standards.
Parts for Juneau ski area’s gondola will cost almost as much as the gondola itself
Eaglecrest Ski Area's Dave Scanlan hopes to have the gondola ready by the winter of 2025, and fully operational by the following summer tourist season.
Juneau police detain man after 3-hour downtown standoff linked to drug investigation
Police said that two people exited the home early on in the search, but one refused to leave the building.
After Juneau voters rejected a new city hall, the city is looking for office space
Juneau City Manager Katie Koester said finding a place to rent that would consolidate all city functions would likely help both city staff and the public.
Big changes are coming to Juneau’s Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
The area's planned overhaul has provoked hundreds — if not thousands — of public comments from local residents over the years.
Despite safety concerns, downtown Juneau apartment project clears major hurdle
The city’s fire chief said the department would not support the project due to its location.