Earlier this week, the former officer’s attorney filed a motion seeking a superior court judge to dismiss the case, arguing his client’s actions are protected under qualified immunity.
Clarise Larson
City Government Reporter, KTOO
"My mission is to hold Juneau’s elected officials accountable for their actions and how their decisions impact the lives of the people they represent. It’s rooted in the belief that an informed public has the power to make positive change."
When Clarise isn't working, you can find her skijoring with her dog, Bloon, or climbing up walls at the Rock Dump.
‘It has to be balanced with livability’: Residents share tourism concerns with Juneau task force
The task force has been meeting since late last year. It is charged with tackling big-picture tourism topics and recommending potential changes to the Juneau Assembly. Last week was Juneau residents’ first chance to testify in front of the members to share their ideas and concerns.
Juneau Assembly passes resolution to support homeporting second Coast Guard icebreaker
The resolution follows an announcement by the Coast Guard last month that three new icebreakers would be homeported in Alaska — two in Kodiak and one in Seward.
Juneau couple who helped change LGBTQ+ rights in Alaska reflect on living openly and joyfully
Maureen Longworth and Lin Davis have dedicated their lives to advocating for LGBTQ+ rights including being part of a lawsuit decades ago that dramatically changed rights for state and municipal workers in Alaska.
Newscast – Thursday, June 18, 2026
In this newscast: Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to a structure fire at the site of two historic, abandoned cabins in the Mendenhall Valley Thursday afternoon. Smoke could be seen from the surrounding area. No injuries were reported; Juneau residents will have their first chance to testify in front of Juneau’s Visitor Industry Task Force Thursday at City Hall or online at 5:30 p.m; A critical deep ocean observation network that includes a long-standing station off the coast of Alaska has been saved from getting dismantled. As first reported by the New York Times, the Trump administration dropped its plan to get rid of the ocean and climate tracking system after the U.S. Senate unanimously blocked the move this week; An attorney advising the state Legislature says the Division of Elections likely lacked legal justification for disqualifying Dan. J. Sullivan of Petersburg from running in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race; Salmon is a staple traditional food in Alaska. But a growing number of Alaskans are discovering they have a unique intolerance to the fish. It’s an allergy not to the seafood itself but to the parasites that live in it.
Residents can share their thoughts on tourism to Juneau task force on Thursday
The group is examining whether the city’s current approach to managing tourism is working and recommend big-picture changes to the Juneau Assembly. That’s as major cruise tourism developments are on the horizon in the capital city.