In this newscast: A ban on social media accounts for children under 14 passed the Alaska House; The Alaska House passed a bill that would put more guardrails on the property assessment process in the state; More Alaskans died of opioid overdose last year than ever before; An Oregon man convicted of murdering an Anchorage teenager more than four decades ago has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
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.
Alaska House passes bill that would put more guardrails on property assessments
Supporters say it will make the process more fair and transparent for taxpayers.
City seeks proposals to fill space in Juneau’s closing schools
City Manager Katie Koester said the buildings could be used for child care, housing or anything else that might benefit the community.
Tlingit and Haida unveils plans for new education campus in Juneau
It would serve students from early childhood into college.
Juneau mayor’s husband dies in accident in Arizona
Greg Weldon was 60 years old and a longtime Juneau resident.
Juneau forms a task force to tackle short-term rental regulations
Most Assembly members say they favor future regulations.