In this newscast: A morning rally for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day was held at the Mendenhall Wetlands; Advocates are hosting a drive next week to connect an Anchorage 6-year old with a matching bone marrow donor; The used gondola system Juneau is buying is costing more to move than estimated; Haines high schoolers enjoyed their prom Saturday night
Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
"Through my reporting and series Tongass Voices and Lingít Word of the Week, I tell stories about people who have shaped -- and continue to shape -- the landscape of this place we live."
Newscast – Wednesday, May 4, 2022
In this newscast: As tourist season ramps up in Southeast Alaska, so may human-whale encounters; A bill recognizing Alaska’s 229 Tribes faces one last committee before being voted on the Senate floor; Senator Lisa Murkowski says her confidence in the Supreme Court will be shaken if Roe v. Wade is overturned
Newscast – Tuesday, May 3, 2022
In this newscast: Overdose deaths increased 70% in Alaska last year, due to more fentanyl in the state; An exemption of food from sales tax and an increase in summer sales may be up for a vote in the fall; What happened to Juneau’s Taco Bell? Curious Juneau answers this question; Juneau’s Engineering and Public Works department is proposing to buy a biosolids crusher
Norwegian Bliss docks in Juneau half full on first day of cruise season
After two summers of little to no business, Juneau’s tourist shops, tour operators and other local businesses are eager for visitors.
Juneau’s first large cruise ship arrives with uncertainty
The first large cruise ship of the 2022 season arrives in Juneau on Monday afternoon.
Juneau Assembly will take public comment on budget proposals at next meeting
The public is invited to comment on budget items at Monday’s Regular Assembly Meeting.