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Newscast – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025
In this newscast: A civil lawsuit aimed at preserving a historic neighborhood in Juneau is set for trial next summer. Juneau’s city government, meanwhile, plans to demolish the neighborhood before then; 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 when venturing out on frozen bodies of water; Over a dozen Southeast Alaska tribal governments have banded together to form a new partnership; Federal funding for libraries and museums has been reinstated nine months after the Trump administration sought to eliminate the agency that provides the money; A 37-year old Kodiak man, who has been held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Washington state for months, had a toe amputated after advocates say he was denied medical care while in ICE custody
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.




