It was an upset for a Juneau incumbent hoping to return to the state House for another term, while another incumbent cruised through another election and a possible leadership position in the next legislature.Related Link: Click here, then on “more,” for other Southeast election reports.
KTOO News Department
Thursday Newscast
This newscast includes an update and additional analysis of Tuesday’s General Election. The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from the KTOO newsroom, CoastAlaska stations, wire services, the Alaska Public Radio Network, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and can be heard as often as six times each morning during Morning Edition…
Juneau Afternoon – Thu
UAS Art Classes/Ceramics Show – Rachael Juzeler/City Museum Show – Juneau Concert Band – Arts Up – Magil Pratt/CANVAS Events
Wednesday Newscast
This newscast includes a sampling of Tuesday’s General Election results. The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from the KTOO newsroom, CoastAlaska stations, wire services, the Alaska Public Radio Network, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and can be heard as often as six times each morning during Morning Edition and Day…
Juneau Afternoon – Wed
20/20 Ceramics Show – BBBS Big Men Campaign – Plein Rein Show
Kookesh returned to District C Senate seat
Albert Kookesh will continue representing the largest legislative district in Alaska. The Angoon Democrat won about 70 percent of the ballots in his widespread district, which includes communities in Southeast, Prince William Sound and the Interior.Related Link: Click here, then on “more,” for other Southeast election reports.
Tuesday Newscast
The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from the KTOO newsroom, CoastAlaska stations, wire services, the Alaska Public Radio Network, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and can be heard as often as six times each morning during Morning Edition and Day to Day.
Seven Southeast legislative races on the ballot
Eleven Southeast Alaskans are running for seven seats in Alaska’s legislature. It’s a smaller number than most years. But there are still electoral choices for voters in most of the region’s communities.Related Link: Click here, then on “more,” for links to reports on all the races.
Juneau Afternoon – Mon
Juneau Jazz & Classics – Voting Update – Quilt Show – Tasha & Lincoln Talk Glass
Alaska Airlines’ emergency landing in Juneau
Alaska Airlines officials say their investigation into the cause of an emergency landing at Juneau International Airport last month has confirmed their initial suspicion. A circuit-breaker tripped between the cockpit and one of the engines, causing an instrument panel — but not the engine — to stop working. Passengers on the flight feared the worst…