Many of the people who died this year were cruise tourists or visitors.
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.
Former Juneau police officer cleared of criminal charges following violent July arrest
After a review of the evidence and an independent investigation conducted by the Alaska State Troopers’ Alaska Bureau of Investigation, the Office of Special Prosecutions determined “it would not criminally charge Officer LeBlanc for the incident.”
Juneau’s 2025 cruise ship season comes to a close
The Norwegian Encore is the last cruise ship of 2025, marking the end of a nearly 200-day tourism season.
Juneau voters continue to favor affordability measures, oppose seasonal sales tax in updated results
The results paint a similar picture compared to the first round results shared earlier this week. Nano Brooks continues to grow his lead over incumbent Wade Bryson.
Grand jury indicts Juneau man for allegedly assaulting police officers
If convicted, he faces up to five years of prison time for each of the charges.
Juneau upzoned land for denser housing throughout the borough. Will anything get built?
The hope was that by allowing for denser housing in those areas, it would entice private developers to build units there. But so far, nobody’s biting.