Empire reporter fired following disagreement with publisher
A former Juneau Empire reporter says she was fired when she refused to set up a meeting between the publisher and a legislator on a bill that affects newspapers.
Utility study recommends rate increase
Customer rates could go up July 1.
Chilly temps, light snow, and fireworks in Juneau’s forecast
“Outrageously warm January to a very frigid start of February”
Channel 2 News returns to Southeast
The popular statewide news program will return to Sitka and Juneau TV stations in a few days
Legislation would reinstate medevac membership programs
Southeast lawmakers have introduced the legislation in both the House and Senate
The aftermath of Hotel Impossible
A former bar manager of The Alaskan Hotel & Bar is threatening a lawsuit. He says being featured on Hotel Impossible has caused serious problems to his life
Juneau teachers, school board ratify contract
The contract is retroactive to Jan. 10 of this year
Meet Wearable Art artist David Walker
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s Wearable Art show is this weekend at Centennial Hall. Now in its fourteenth year, the theme is “Technicolor” and artists have been preparing for months. KTOO caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet David Walker.
Judge denies motion to immediately stop work on Juneau cruise ship docks
Judge Louis Menendez says no to a temporary restraining order, but agrees to hear arguments over a preliminary injunction.
Former Bartlett CEO offered severance packages without board approval
Bartlett Regional Hospital Board of Directors did not know about the severance packages of the former chief financial officer and personnel director until two weeks after the agreements were already signed
Meet Wearable Art artist Kathy Kartchner
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s Wearable Art show is this weekend at Centennial Hall. Now in its fourteenth year, the theme is “Technicolor” and artists have been preparing for months. KTOO caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet Kathy Kartchner.
As renovation of Douglas building looms, state seeks temporary office space
About 200 employees from the departments of Fish and Game and Corrections will be moved temporarily during an extensive renovation of the Douglas Island Building.
Court temporarily suspends restrictions on Medicaid-funded abortions
An Anchorage Superior Court judge has temporarily suspended a regulation that would have restricted women who qualify for Medicaid funded abortions.
Alaska Class Ferry design nears completion
The state hopes to award a contract for construction of the vessels to a shipyard this summer.
Meet Wearable Art artist Teresa Busch
The Juneau Arts and Humanities Council’s Wearable Art show is this weekend at Centennial Hall. Now in its fourteenth year, the theme is “Technicolor” and artists have been preparing for months. KTOO caught up with three of the participants and filmed short profiles. Meet Teresa Busch.
Next step for HD 32 nominees: Interviews with Gov. Parnell
The Democrats nominated to fill Juneau’s vacant state House seat say they would caucus with Democrats and run for election if appointed.
Juneau Empire puts an end to anonymous online comments
Real names now required to post remarks about articles and interact with other readers on the newspaper’s website.
Fishermen’s memorial goes to court to stop work on cruise ship docks
It’s the latest attempt by the nonprofit Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Memorial in Juneau to alter or block the $54 million project.
JIRP director developed early interest in Southeast Alaska glaciers
Dr. Maynard Miller, who passed away this month, also ascended Mt. Bertha and Mt. St. Elias
USDA helps bring water and sewer to rural Alaska
USDA works in partnership with communities and the state of Alaska.