In this newscast: Dog sledding is an iconic piece of Alaska’s history — from its roots in Alaska Native culture to the Klondike Gold Rush to the Iditarod — it’s stood the test of time. And today, it’s taken on a new form to help it survive: excursions for the ever-booming cruise ship tourism industry; Two Alaska State Troopers are being charged with assault for using unreasonable force while arresting a person in Kenai who they thought was someone else. That’s according to criminal charges filed Wednesday.
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.
Newscast – Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024
In this newscast: It was the first day of school for students in the Juneau School District today. And, it’s also the first time students headed to the newly consolidated high school and middle school campuses; An emergency day care center opens up in the former Floyd Dryden Middle School as residents continue to recover from the glacier outburst flood last week.
Juneau welcomes back students to newly consolidated middle and high schools
The first day of school for the Juneau School District kicked off on Thursday. The morning was filled with a lot of nerves — and excitement.
Eaglecrest board selects new general manager
Craig Cimmons is currently based in Vermont and is the director of the Ski & Ride School at Jay Peak Resort. He’ll begin his new role in early October.
Newly permitted supportive housing project aims to help Juneau’s most vulnerable
Gastineau Human Services was granted a conditional use permit for a three-story apartment building with 51 long-term housing units in the Lemon Creek area.
State moves closer to improving safety at one of Juneau’s most dangerous intersections
The state’s Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is looking for a company to design adding more substantive changes to the intersection like a traffic light, a pedestrian crossing and an alternative route.