Katie Anastas, KTOO - Juneau
Juneau Assembly approves tourism policy objectives, including 5-ship limit
Assembly members hope the new limit helps to curb issues like crowding and air pollution in Juneau's downtown area.
With songs and speeches, Alaskans rally in Juneau for more education funding
Educators, students and parents gathered on the steps of the Alaska State Capitol Monday night to call for more education funding.
A tiny Juneau lot is the latest battleground in a dispute over tribal sovereignty
For a Southeast Alaska tribal group, the lot of less than 800 square feet represents tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
Juneau already had a childcare shortage. Then two more centers closed
Two of Juneau’s childcare centers are closing after months of trying to hire new administrators.
Juneau School Board votes against investigation into district’s communication about floor sealant incident
Last summer, staff mistakenly served students floor sealant instead of milk.
Juneau looks to new recruitment strategies amid city worker shortage
Juneau could offer sign-on bonuses of up to $40,000, for city employees in certain positions who stay on the job for two to four years.
Juneau will keep planning for icebreaker, despite removal from federal spending bill
City Manager Rorie Watt said the cancellation of $150 million in federal funding for a Juneau-based icebreaker won’t stop the city from planning for one in the future.
Juneau teachers union declares impasse in contract negotiations with district
The district proposed cutting its monthly contributions to health premiums by $434 — more than a 25% decrease.