Junior Siufanua came to Juneau from Anchorage likely within the last year. Police have been in contact with a family member in the lower 48, who also doesn’t know where he is.
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.
After two years empty, Juneau’s Marie Drake building will soon get new life
The city is preparing to relocate its Parks and Recreation facilities maintenance division from its current location at the Mount Jumbo gym on Douglas Island.
Newscast – Friday, July 31, 2026
In this newscast: Another man was taken into custody in Juneau for immigration enforcement purposes and held in Lemon Creek Correctional Center this week; In addition to races for governor, the U.S. House and Senate and the state Legislature, Alaskans will face a ballot initiative when they vote in the primary this August; After a legal battle that went all the way to the Alaska Supreme Court, Dan J. Sullivan of Petersburg will be on the ballot for U.S. Senate. With only a few weeks to go before the primary, the candidate has now turned his focus to running his campaign; Evidence of the measles virus was found in Anchorage wastewater in July, according to state epidemiologists. The data is from a national pilot program analyzing wastewater for certain pathogens; One day after President Donald Trump attended the dignified transfer of the remains of four U.S. service members killed as a result of the Iran conflict, the two chambers of Congress were at odds over whether to rein in the president’s military powers in the monthslong war.
Police identify man discovered in chest freezer at Juneau home
It is still unclear when the man died before he was placed in the freezer, along with the circumstances of his death.
After video of violent arrest, Juneau police pledged reform. One year later, what’s changed?
The video prompted a public outcry from residents and the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska, as well as a protest seeking justice.
Assembly rejects bonds to upgrade Juneau’s schools and wastewater system again
The bonds would have helped fund $25 million worth of critical repairs and upgrades to Juneau’s schools and the city’s water and sewer systems.