In this newscast: State legislators remain divided on how much to increase state education funding; Fishermen oppose a bill that would allow electronic monitoring in state fisheries; Alaska’s U.S. senators support foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Juneau Tlingit and Haida Community Council donates $150,000 to local school programs
The funding will support school activities, a snack program and Indian Studies programs.
City proceeds with Telephone Hill plan that would demolish houses, add apartments
In a survey of residents, a plan that would have preserved the historic homes got 13 fewer votes than the plan the city has chosen.
Juneau teachers, students and parents react to proposals for closing or reorganizing schools
The Juneau School District is facing a nearly $8 million budget deficit for the current school year. District leaders are considering closing or reorganizing schools and cutting staff to balance the budget.
New condos built with Juneau Affordable Housing Fund loan are being sold at market rate
The Juneau Assembly agreed to loan the developer money if they included five affordable units. Then, they dropped the requirement.
Newscast – Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024
In this newscast: U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola tells KTOO about her accomplishments and future priorities; Anchorage Democratic Sen. Forrest Dunbar has introduced a bill to create a psychedelics medicine task force