Matt Miller has been the voice of KTOO’s morning news since 1998. Thursday, Sept. 30 was his last day hosting Morning Edition at the station. Reporter Bridget Dowd will be filling in as host for at least the month of October.
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.
No, Juneau. You can’t change your vote after you turn in your ballot
After a candidate’s late bid for school board and newfound information about other candidates, many Juneau voters have asked if they can change their votes. But once a ballot is returned, the city clerk says there’s no going back.
Juneau Assembly extends COVID-19 rules until next March
Initially, the measures were going to be extended until June 2022, but many residents who testified said that time period felt too long. Even with the new date of March 1, the assembly can choose to toss the policy at any time.
Some Juneau residents will soon have access to COVID-19 booster shots
Some Juneau residents will be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine booster as early as next week. Those who are eligible for the booster shot include people who are 65 and older, those in long-term care facilities, anyone 18 or older with underlying health issues and anyone 18 or older who is at an increased risk for exposure to COVID-19.
Will Muldoon jumps in the school board race two weeks before Juneau’s election
Although it will be an uphill battle to get the word out before the Oct. 5 election, write-in candidate Will Muldoon said he wouldn’t run if he didn’t think he still had a chance.
55 Lemon Creek inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last month
As of Monday afternoon, the facility was housing 41 COVID positive inmates. It’s not clear how many staff members have tested positive.