What goes into keeping Juneau’s streets clear of snow all winter long?
Morning Edition Host Mike Lane recently sat down with CBJ Streets & Fleet Superintendent Scott Gray to learn more about local snow removal operations.
Alaska Air Cargo delays could mean later Christmas packages for many rural communities
Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson cited “unexpected freighter maintenance and severe weather impacting operations” as causes for the delays.
Haines writer nabs Rasmuson award for book about hope amid environmental collapse
Writer and biologist Caroline Van Hemert recently finished sailing the Northwest Passage with her family. The trip is among the adventures that will inform her new memoir.
A Kodiak couple faces possible deportation due to a voter registration error by the state
Dozens of other state residents may also be unknowingly affected by a problem at the Department of Motor Vehicles.
Eaglecrest Ski Area closed Friday and Saturday due to water line break
Eaglecrest’s ski school is cancelled Saturday and an announcement about Sunday’s lessons will be made.
Alaska federal employee unions want their rights back. The U.S. House passed a bill to do that.
20 Republicans helped deliver the rebuke of President Trump. Rep. Begich wasn’t among them. Traditionally, the Alaska delegation has been among the most labor-friendly of GOP members of Congress.
Alaska Department of Corrections reports record-tying 18 deaths in custody this year
Advocates and lawmakers are calling for the reinstatement of an independent oversight body to investigate and help prevent deaths, as well as changes to medical and geriatric parole.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll propose a property tax break for planned gas pipeline
Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to propose a two-mill property tax for the Alaska LNG project, 90% lower than the state’s tax on other oil and gas infrastructure.
City plans to demolish Telephone Hill neighborhood before a lawsuit to save it goes to trial
City Attorney Emily Wright said, as it stands legally, nothing is holding the city back from continuing with demolition before the trial is scheduled to begin next August.
Departing fire chief shares ice safety tips, wisdom ahead of retirement
KTOO spoke with Juneau fire chief Rich Etheridge about a recent incident of someone falling through the ice, what to do if it happens, and other safety precautions.
Former state medical board member dies in house fire after arrest for child sexual abuse images
Alaska State Troopers said in a bulletin Monday that Dr. Ryan McDonough died in a weekend fire at his home in Wasilla.
Bitter cold and Taku winds are in the forecast for Juneau. Here’s how to stay safe.
The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for Thursday evening through Sunday and a high wind watch for the weekend.
Feds charge Soldotna troopers with civil rights violations over violent Kenai arrest
In a news release, the U.S. Attorney’s office says 50-year-old Miller had no legal justification for the violent arrest. Prosecutors say 43-year-old Woodruff illegally used his police dog to bite the man when he did not pose a threat.
Juneau’s homeless shelter resumes day services after months-long pause
The Glory Hall is once again offering daytime meals and other services after stopping them in August due to safety concerns.
Juneau organist wraps up 16 years of performances with holiday-themed concert Friday
T.J. Duffy will perform a farewell theater organ concert this Friday at noon in the State Office Building.
Finalists for new Juneau fire chief present their plans for the department
Juneau’s city manager is expected to make a decision next week.
Federal lawsuit could scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan
After a federal court ruled that the U.S. Forest Service’s plan violated a procedural law, the Juneau resident who filed the suit is asking the court to squash it.
Report details threats from a warming Arctic: ‘These changes cascade directly into people’s lives’
For the past 20 years, NOAA’s Arctic Report Card has documented changes in the region, which continues to warm faster than the rest of the globe.
Alaska studies building a ferry terminal at Hyder to connect to the road system
The idea comes as Alaska continues to struggle with the closure of the ferry terminal at Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Alaska Senate Republicans pick Tok Sen. Mike Cronk as new minority leader
Cronk replaces Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower, who resigned from the Senate to focus on a campaign for lieutenant governor.