In this newscast: A landslide in downtown Juneau displaced at least seven people in the Strasbaugh Apartments building late Sunday morning amid heavy rain; A federal judge in Juneau sentenced two members of a Washington state family who sold over 1 million dollars of fake Alaska Native art in Ketchikan; In the wake of five police shootings in Anchorage in less than two months, the Party for Socialism and Liberation-Anchorage is pushing for the city to establish an independent police review board to increase transparency and accountability; The wet weather that drenched much of Southeast Alaska over the weekend is expected to persist through tomorrow morning.
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.
UPDATE: Local man shot by police in downtown Juneau dies from injuries
The Alaska Bureau of Investigation identified 35-year-old Juneau resident Steven Kissack as the man involved in the incident.
Downtown Juneau apartment building evacuated following landslide
No injuries or major damage to the building has been reported, but city officials say more slides are likely amid heavy rain.
The filing period has kicked off for Juneau’s local election. Some residents are eager to run
There are six open seats, and the last day to file is July 22.
Effort to recall Juneau’s school board president, vice president secures spot on local ballot
Board President Deedie Sorensen and Vice President Emil Mackey say the campaign against them is full of misinformation.
Juneau’s Safeway targeted for sale under Kroger-Albertsons merger plan
If approved, the two grocery chains plan to sell 18 stores in Alaska and 579 nationwide.