Final election results showed just over 60% of registered voters were against the idea. But plans for a new cruise ship dock on Douglas Island are complicating things.
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.
Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean announce new cruise ship port plans on Douglas Island
Along with the port, the companies hope to develop employee housing, floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and recreate a Lingít village for passengers to visit, among other business opportunities.
Final election results show new, old faces elected as Ship Free Saturdays fails
This year’s election yielded one of the highest voter turnouts of the last decade.
Police arrest Juneau man suspected of painting swastikas around Mendenhall Valley
Ryan Jaravata, 41, faces one felony charge of criminal mischief in the third-degree related to the alleged crimes.
Newscast – Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
In this newscast: The National Weather Service Office in Juneau said water levels in Suicide Basin dropped this morning. That could mean this year’s second glacial outburst flood is on the way. But based on current water levels in the basin, the potential flood would be far less damaging than this past summer’s flood; Next Tuesday, the City and Borough of Juneau will open its cold weather emergency warming shelter for the winter. It’s the shelter’s second year in a warehouse in Thane operated by St. Vincent de Paul; Moderate candidates have a large fundraising advantage in state House and Senate races key to control of the Alaska Legislature, according to a new round of campaign finance data reported a month ahead of Election Day.
Updated preliminary vote count in Juneau shows clear victors, Ship Free Saturday downfall
Cure letters have been sent to voters and election officials encourage voters to check their mail and respond by Monday to ensure their votes are counted.