The state’s Office of Special Prosecutions released a letter Tuesday clearing Juneau Police Department Sgt. Chris Gifford and Alaska Wildlife Trooper Sgt. Branden Forst in the July 15 shooting of 35-year-old Steven Kissack.
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’s Parks and Rec Department is moving
The department will move to the building on the corner of Glacier Avenue that previously housed the Juneau School District’s central office.
Juneau Assembly candidates differ on natural disaster response, hiring strategies at public safety forum
The event focused on key health and safety issues that police, firefighters and dispatchers face in Juneau.
Juneau activists make case for “Ship-Free Saturdays” as opposition campaign grows
The forum on Wednesday follows another forum last week where representatives of a group opposed to the proposition shared why they think it’s bad for Juneau.
Bill adding more Indigenous languages to Alaska’s official list becomes law
It adds Cup’ig, Middle Tanana, Lower Tanana and Wetał to the list.
Local businesses make their case against Juneau’s “Ship-Free Saturday” ballot proposition
The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum where members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future shared why they believe the proposition is bad for the local economy.