The bill that Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed would have given the district more than $5 million in additional state funding.
Clarise Larson
City Government Reporter, KTOO
"My mission is to hold Juneau’s elected officials accountable for their actions and how their decisions impact the lives of the people they represent. It’s rooted in the belief that an informed public has the power to make positive change."
When Clarise isn't working, you can find her skijoring with her dog, Bloon, or climbing up walls at the Rock Dump.
Juneau School Board passes district budget with school closures, staff reduction
The decision came moments before members learned of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a bipartisan education bill that would have given the district millions in additional funding – though they weren’t counting on it.
On-site consumption pot shop slated for Juneau gets OK from city
The business will be located in the Mendenhall Valley and includes a retail and cultivation facility and outdoor consumption area.
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.
Former Juneau hospital administrator accepts plea deal
Bradley Grigg pleaded guilty to a lesser felony theft charge last month that allows him to avoid prison time.
Newscast – Friday, March. 8, 2024
In this newscast: A majority of Alaskans support a large increase to state education funding, according to a new poll from the progressive group Data for Progress; KTOO’s Curious Juneau segment explores the original Lingit names for Juneau’s mountains; Leading Alaska legislators said on Tuesday that there is little appetite for spending from savings to pay a super-sized Permanent Fund dividend this year.