In the lawsuit, the victim’s estate is seeking at least $100,000 in compensation for the cost of medical and funeral expenses, loss of income and the emotional impacts resulting from his death.
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.
Newscast – Wednesday, May 27, 2026
In this newscast: Juneau Representative Andi Story says she will seek reelection for a fifth term in the Alaska Legislature this fall; An 82-year-old Juneau man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his brother; State lawmakers voted to increase state unemployment benefits for the first time since 2009 during the state Legislature’s race to the finish last week; Several proposed mines in British Columbia are located along transboundary rivers that wind through Southeast Alaska. Residents on the Alaska side of the border say there’s a lack of tribal consultation and some worry about pollution in salmon-bearing streams vital to the region’s fisheries; State lawmakers passed two bills on the last day of the legislative session aimed at fulfilling requirements of a federal health care expansion effort.
Juneau’s two House representatives are running for reelection this fall
Rep. Andi Story is up for reelection for her seat in the Alaska House of Representatives alongside Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan.
Goldbelt Tram to remain closed indefinitely following incident last month
“There is no date set to open until we are certified safe to operate. We don’t know when that date will be,” said Goldbelt President and CEO McHugh Pierre.
‘This is how we heal:’ Hoonah honors its veterans with two new memorials
Alaska consistently has the highest percentage of veterans in the country, and Hoonah has one of the highest shares of any town.
Juneau Assembly moves forward with Mount Jumbo Gym closure, museum staff layoffs
Members spent more than five hours voting on a list of what to cut and what to keep as the city faces a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall next fiscal year.