Hundreds of federal employees in Alaska have lost their jobs as the Trump Administration diminishes the federal workforce.
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.
Want to run for local office in Juneau? This upcoming workshop will show you how.
Six local seats are open for the Oct. 7 municipal election — three on the Juneau Assembly and three on the Juneau School District Board of Education.
Newscast – Thursday, May 1, 2025
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly moved forward with a plan Wednesday that — if approved by voters — could add up to $10 million to the city’s debt. It would fund critical repairs and upgrades to Juneau’s schools after years of deferred maintenance. The Assembly decided to prioritize funding repairs to schools over the city’s water and sewer systems, which are also in need of some TLC. That means utility rate hikes are likely on the way; Some immigrants living in Juneau have left the United States after an email from the Department of Homeland Security told them they had to leave. But some people who got the email haven’t left; Alaska’s public schools may get a long-sought increase in state funding this year. A bill that would boost funding and make changes to education policy passed the state House and Senate Wednesday and will soon head to Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s desk.
Juneau Assembly advances potential $10M school maintenance bond and utility rate hikes
Juneau’s city-owned infrastructure and schools need hundreds of millions of dollars worth of maintenance and repairs in the next decade. But, how to pay for them is the big question.
Juneau airport manager retires after decades-long career
The city is already searching for her permanent replacement. Former Airport Manager Dave Palmer will serve as interim manager.
Juneau ballot petitions to lower local taxes, return to in-person voting OK’d for signatures
The three petitions seek to cap the local property tax rate, remove sales tax on food and utilities and make in-person voting the default again in Juneau.