The new data shows that Juneau’s median age last year was 40.
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 approves rezoning over 200 acres of city land for denser housing
It’s just one way the Assembly and city are trying to incentivize developers to build more housing in the borough.
Juneau Assembly OKs $3M loan for 60-unit apartment complex in Mendenhall Valley
The apartments are slated to be built across the street from the Mendenhall Mall and roughly a third of the units must meet affordability requirements laid out by the city.
After months in a stalemate, union employees at Juneau’s hospital have a contract
Negotiations for a new contract had stalled over disagreements with Bartlett Regional Hospital administration over how much wages should increase.
Like all of Alaska, Juneau has a broken child care system. A state task force is trying to fix it.
A new report by a state child care task force proposes dozens of recommendations aimed at expanding child care options statewide.
Juneau police name officers involved in fatal Christmas morning shooting
According to a news release, Juneau Police Officer Jonah Hennings-Booth fired the fatal shot. Officers Anthony Bates and Geoff Davis were also present during the incident but did not fire their weapons.