The conclusions from sewage testing have been pretty binary: Yes, COVID-19 is in your community, or no, it’s not.
Jeremy Hsieh
Local News Reporter, KTOO
I dig into questions about the forces and institutions that shape Juneau, big and small, delightful and outrageous. What stirs you up about how Juneau is built and how the city works?
Wrongful death lawsuit against Juneau police officer in fatal shooting dropped
The family members of Kelly Stephens agreed to drop the federal case. The family’s lawyers were not ready to comment.
Juneau Assembly to consider local disaster declaration for storm damage
If Juneau officials do declare a local disaster, it adds to the chorus calling for a federal disaster declaration — and federal resources for the recovery.
COVID-19 vaccine coming to Juneau as soon as next week
First responders and long-term care patients will be first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Juneau.
Applications open for Juneau’s direct pandemic relief payments
Payments begin at $1,000 and scale up to $2,000 based on income. Eligible residents can also get an extra $300 per dependent child.
FEMA official explains how insurers see floods, mudflows and landslides
Earthquake policies usually cover landslides, while flood policies usually cover mudflows. But they’re usually separate additions to regular property insurance.