In this newscast: The state official overseeing Alaska’s cruise ship monitoring program is concerned about losing independent environmental inspectors on cruise ships, the Sitka Tribe of Alaska asks a judge to delay the opening of Sitka’s commercial herring fishery this spring, and a spokesman for Gov. Mike Dunleavy says the governor has no desire to…
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Newscast – Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019
In this newscast: Gov. Michael Dunleavy’s budget proposes cutting a program tasked with monitoring emissions on cruise ships, and a teacher at Mt. Edgecumbe High School teaches students about the causes of climate change.
Newscast – Monday, Feb. 18, 2019
In this newscast: A former inmate struggles to overcome alcohol addiction, and Juneau fans of Grammy-winner Norah Jones were disappointed when tickets to her July concert sold out in minutes.
Juneau, cruise industry make nice at regional conference as decision to appeal lawsuit lingers
A lawsuit between the cruise ship industry and the city of Juneau has been on the mind of port communities that rely on seasonal tourism. At a summit this week, representatives from both sides tried to reassure them.
Juneau’s legislative delegation looks to get ahead of potential cuts to state jobs
With the governor’s budget set for release Wednesday, Juneau lawmakers are concerned by what $1.6 billion in budget cuts could mean for the capital city’s sizable portion of state government workers.
Harris Harbor resident found dead
A Harris Harbor resident died over the weekend after apparently falling into the water.