Huna Totem Corporation aims to complete construction on a 10,000-foot visitor center and a new cruise ship berth with a curved trestle by 2025, but there are many steps to go in the public process.
Claire Stremple
Alaska News Reporter, KTOO
I believe every Alaskan has a right to timely information about their health and health systems, and their natural environment and its management. My goal is to report thoughtful stories that inform, inspire and quench the curiosity of listeners across the state.
Juneau health officials warn of early flu season and rising RSV infections
Seasonal flu activity is increasing substantially across the state, and the rate is especially high in Southeast Alaska.
High winds and freezing spray cancel LeConte sailing, but no Takus in downtown Juneau
By noon, Alaska Seaplanes had canceled a flight to Tenakee Springs and anticipated canceling another to Pelican due to the wind.
Newscast — Friday, November 18, 2022
In this news update: Local naturalists reveal the life of the spruce tree that destroyed houses on Gastineau Avenue this September; Alaska writers of the animated children’s show “Molly of Denali” react to its two Emmy nominations; The number of patrons at Juneau’s main food pantry doubled over the pandemic and hasn’t gone down; Alaska’s…
Need for Juneau food banks is greater than ever
Southeast Alaska Food Bank is hosting its annual food drive this Saturday at Foodland and Superbear IGA stores in Juneau.
Newscast — Wednesday, November 16, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau Empire reporter Mark Sabatini breaks down Juneau’s election results; A salmon hatchery operator in Prince William Sound is on the hook for $1 million in hazardous waste violations; Language immersion programs are no longer on the chopping block to balance the Anchorage School District’s budget; High winds in Juneau knock out…
Naturalists reveal history of centuries-old spruce that fell on Gastineau Avenue
The tree that crashed through a Juneau neighborhood this fall was older than the United States. Local naturalists say its rings tell us a lot about the life it lived.
Juneau’s volunteer workforce not immune to lingering pandemic effects
Meals and Wheels has struggled to find volunteers since the beginning of the pandemic, and the Helping Hands food pantry will be closing at the end of the month.
One of Juneau’s oldest food pantries will close this month
Helping Hands is a nonprofit that’s been around for almost four decades. Now it doesn’t have enough cash or volunteers to stay open.
In Bethel, a homegrown solution to the state’s nursing shortage
These students are part of the long-term solution to the state’s dire need for nurses – specifically, Alaska-trained nurses who intend to work in the state.