In this newscast: Last week, an Alaska Coach Tours bus backed into a totem pole at the Juneau-Douglas City Museum, and drove off. Witnesses called the museum to report the accident. There’s minimal damage to the pole and city engineers made sure it was stable. But for the son of the man who carved the 57-year-old totem pole, the accident was a reminder of what this piece means to him and his father’s legacy; Naomi Michelson shares her reflections on the practice of respectful harvesting for this week’s Garden Talk.
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 passes budget with historically low property tax rate
The budget for next fiscal year maintains current city services and gives Eaglecrest Ski Area a $518,000 loan.
Former Haines lawmaker is vying for Juneau Rep. Andi Story’s seat in the House
Republican Bill Thomas registered to run for the seat last week, just a couple of days before the deadline for the statewide primaries.
With cruise tourism booming, Juneau has negotiated a limit on how many passengers can come off ships
The agreement allows for 16,000 people on most days and 12,000 people on Saturdays.
Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. City leaders are considering cutting services to stop it
Rainforest Recovery Center, Home Health and Hospice, crisis services and support for children with autism could be on the chopping block.
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of stabbing multiple people on cruise ship
Ntando Sogoni is currently in custody at the Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau.