The change applies only to large cruise ships and will equate to millions of dollars in additional city revenue.
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 Assembly officially supports federal ownership of Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area
City officials said earlier this month that U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski specifically requested the resolution after hearing that private entities were interested in taking it over.
Juneau cruise limit ballot petition fails to gather enough signatures
The proposed initiative sought to impose a five-ship daily limit, cap the annual and daily number of cruise ship visitors and shorten the season.
Juneau police must release body camera footage within 30 days of shooting, per new city policy
Juneau Police Chief Derek Bos said its approval by the Assembly on Monday is a step toward more transparency between the department and the community.
Public gets a look at the options for a potential second Juneau-Douglas bridge
For the past few years, the city and the Alaska Department of Transportation have been studying possible locations for the crossing. The study is almost complete and they’ve whittled the project down to five options.
Juneau’s ski area is facing a multimillion-dollar deficit. Its future is riding on a gondola.
Deferred repairs and maintenance of Eaglecrest’s aging infrastructure have built up over decades of use. Officials say it’s reaching a tipping point.