An advocate behind the proposition said it got an overwhelming amount of support from residents — surpassing the necessary number of signatures of support by more than 400.
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.
Newscast – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
In this newscast: Juneau residents will see a 5% hike in their water and sewer utility rates starting Wednesday. Service and program fees at many city parks and recreation facilities will also increase; Juneau’s city clerk’s office certified a citizen ballot proposition last week that seeks to raise the city’s cap on the local property tax rate, also known as the mill rate. The move would return the tax rate back to where it was before voters approved lowering it last fall; During the last weekend of LGBTQ+ Pride month, Juneau’s drag artists put together a sold-out show at a new venue in town. People there said the show is a celebration of community, love and resistance; The Alaska Supreme Court says Dan J. Sullivan must be included on the ballot for U.S. Senate seat. The court sent the case back to the Division of Elections to decide how the challenger’s name will appear; A group of Alaska Native organizations is launching a new rural veterinary public health program next month [in July] to provide care for animals in dozens of villages across the state.
Residential utility rates, Parks and Rec fees to increase in July
When the rate hikes were approved last year, city officials said they were needed to help offset hundreds of millions of dollars in replacements and repairs for the water and sewer system in the coming decade.
Former Juneau police officer seeks dismissal of civil case after violent arrest last year
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.
‘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.