Sitka had 4,000 cruise passengers on Thursday. Many businesses reported having to resort to cash-only transactions to make sales.
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.
Royal Caribbean, Goldbelt launch downtown public Wi-Fi program during tourism season
The connection is free and open to the public, meaning locals and tourists can use it.
Whooping cough is surging in Southeast
The region has had 14 reported cases of the highly contagious respiratory illness since July.
Illegal parking near Juneau’s high school causes problems for nearby residents
According to police, some students have been blocking bus lanes, driveways and taking up space in the faculty parking area.
Governor signs bill putting more guardrails on property assessments
The tax assessment portion of the bill was originally introduced in a separate measure by Juneau Sen. Jesse Kiehl and in the Alaska House by Anchorage Republican Rep. Julie Coulombe.
A dog camp atop a Juneau glacier keeps mushing afloat during Alaska’s summer tourism season
Mushers say the sport has become more expensive. Many of them are turning to tourism to pay the bills.