Several members of the public testified against the change. Some said that even though the change doesn’t guarantee construction of a new Norwegian dock, it sets the stage for one.
Bridget Dowd
Local News Reporter
I keep tabs on what’s happening in Juneau’s classrooms for the families they serve and the people who work in them. My goal is to shine a light on both stories of success and the cracks that need to be filled, because I believe a good education is the basis of a strong community.
Juneau’s newest principal says he’s excited to head back into classrooms
The Juneau School District has chosen Shawn Arnold to be the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd sat down with him to find out what he plans to accomplish.
Rebuilding Riverbend: Students return to Juneau elementary school after flood
In January, Juneau’s Riverbend Elementary School was temporarily relocated. Students and staff are back in the old building now, but it’s not the same.
Juneau residents invited to give feedback on candidates for Thunder Mountain principal
The Juneau School District has completed a nationwide search for applicants and narrowed it down to three finalists, who are all from Alaska.
Barnacle Foods salvaged many of the kelp pickles they thought they lost in Juneau warehouse collapse
In mid-January, heavy snow and rain caused some Juneau roofs to collapse. One of the hardest hit structures was a warehouse that held 10,000 jars of kelp pickles.
Second graders reject rooster ordinance in mock vote at Juneau Assembly
Second grade students from Diane Antaya’s Harborview Elementary class visited Juneau City Hall last week where they met Mayor Beth Weldon and held a mock assembly meeting.
Juneau residents can weigh in on how the city will use money from cruise visitors
This year, the city is estimating that about 1 million passengers will come to Juneau, generating about $13.8 million in passenger fees.
Slides have blocked a Juneau trail and parts of Basin Road
Juneau Emergency Programs Manager Tom Mattice says major maintenance needs to be done, but it’s not safe to do it yet.
Why are some of Juneau’s street lights glowing purple?
Some Juneau residents have noticed street lights with a purple glow popping up around town. A KTOO listener asked why.
Forecasters warn of flooding and avalanches in Juneau as atmospheric river passes over Southeast Alaska
The heavy rain on top of new snow in higher elevations is also raising concerns about potential avalanches. A