More than 100 people participated in the annual tradition.
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 – Friday, Dec. 29, 2023
In this newscast: A network of Artic observers spanning nearly all of Alaska’s northern coast is helping to center Indigenous knowledge in climate change research; Sitka struggles to cope with the crowding and congestion from the rapid growth of cruise tourism in recent years; In Anchorage a lawsuit in federal court seeks to have Donald Trump disqualified from Alaska’s 2024 presidential election ballot.
Juneau’s first electric bus hasn’t worked in over a year
The bus is a bust – but seven more are on their way from a different manufacturer.
Newscast – Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023
In this newscast: The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a high wind warning for downtown Juneau and Douglas; Sealaska Heritage Institute released new language learning apps in endangered Southeast Alaska languages; The Alaska Marine Highway System is unsure if it will have enough crew to operate all seven ferry ships this summer; The Alaska Marine Highway System plans to ask shipyards in the coming weeks to submit proposals to build a replacement for the ferry Tustumena.
Juneau health officials encourage respiratory virus precautions amid the holidays
Contagious viruses like COVID-19, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, continue to hit households in Alaska this holiday season.
Juneau man faces 10 charges after downtown standoff
Police say they found various illegal drugs including 4,000 suspected fentanyl pills at the home.