Last month, 24-year-old Maxime Germain made the team for the event that combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.
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’s City Hall move will cost millions more than expected
In September, the Juneau Assembly greenlit the purchase of the floors from the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. At the time, the cost estimate was less than $18 million.
Tlingit and Haida launches nonprofit to fund new $90M tribal education campus in Juneau
The 12-acre tribal education campus near Fred Meyer would serve students from early childhood into college.
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s general manager resigns, board chair steps down
The departing manager agreed to stay for another month to help facilitate finding a replacement. The ski area’s Director of Snowsports School, Rental, Retail & Repair Erin Lupro will take over the role of acting general manager.
Newscast – Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026
In this newscast: The City of Hoonah declared a local emergency earlier this week following heavy snowstorms in the region; As the state of Alaska responds to Juneau’s disaster declaration, the capital city is bracing for heavy rain and potential flooding from an atmospheric river expected to hit Southeast late Thursday night; Students and staff at Mendenhall River Community School were evacuated from the elementary school Thursday morning due to growing concern about the snow load on the gym roof; The public comment period for the controversial Cascade Point Ferry Terminal in Juneau closes tomorrow; The City of Ketchikan is once again looking for its new manager. Keith Morey had been selected by the city for the job but withdrew his name from consideration yesterday afternoon, just hours before the city council planned to finalize his employment contract.
Hoonah declares local disaster following back-to-back storms in Southeast Alaska
Gov. Mike Dunleavy approved the declaration Thursday morning.