The proposed seawalk extension would allow cruise ship visitors arriving at the AJ dock to walk directly to downtown along the waterfront.
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.
Juneau Assembly kills ordinance that would have made it easier to arrest people without housing
The city’s Systemic Racism Review Committee considered the ordinance earlier this month and formally asked the Assembly to reject it. They cited concerns that the change would disproportionately impact marginalized communities and could be discriminatory.
Tlingit and Haida tight-lipped following abuse allegations against president
A tribal spokesperson wrote in an email that the executive council “initiated an internal review and confirmed our workplace policies and practices remain sound.”
Some lawmakers returned to Juneau for a technical session that lasted less than a minute
A total of five lawmakers showed up for the floor sessions and took no action. They needed to meet to prevent Gov. Mike Dunleavy from calling lawmakers back for another special session.
Back Loop Bridge remains closed, recovery effort ongoing after record-breaking flooding
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities says emergency bridge repairs are currently underway, but it did not have a timeline for when it will reopen to the public.
Juneau police release name of officer involved in last month’s violent arrest
The department says it also plans to release the body-worn camera footage from the incident at the end of this month.