Six months after Juneau man’s disappearance, his family continues to search for answers
Police believe there may have been people involved in Benjamin Stepetin’s disappearance who aren’t coming forward.
Juneau Afternoon 2025 Holiday Special
Celebrate the holidays with KTOO and Juneau Afternoon with a special live in studio audience holiday show. With performances by Vox Borealis, Christmas Carol, Spruce, and live music with Luke Weld and Heather Mountcastle, plus conversations on the reason for the season and snow science predictions for this winter.
Juneau Nordic skiers celebrate winter solstice at ‘light the night’ event
Attendees celebrate brighter days ahead with a gathering at Mendenhall Campground.
Juneau sees back-to-back house fires in same neighborhood as negative temperatures persist
Fire Chief Rich Etheridge says Juneau tends to see an increase in residential fires with the onset of cold weather.
Author with Y-K Delta roots looks to creativity to support Halong-impacted families
Author Lani Hulse released her children’s book “Aanaq? Am I Your Sunset?” to support the Western Alaska Disaster Relief Fund.
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.