In this Curious Juneau, we look back at why the city put a massive bronze whale so far from the center of downtown.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director based in Juneau. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
NTSB investigating helicopter crash on Herbert Glacier
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating how and why a Juneau-bound helicopter ferrying tourists crashed during a glacier excursion. The pilot and six tourists were treated and released at Juneau’s hospital with minor injuries.
Regulators to hold hearing in Juneau over garbage contract transfer
Juneau residents will have a rare opportunity this week to sound off over trash service. The company that runs curbside pick up has been acquired by Waste Connections, a Canada-based business with customers in 39 states and five provinces.
Juneau Assembly forms task force on homelessness
The Juneau Assembly has appointed a three-member task force to focus on the community’s growing homeless problem.
Mining boosters, environmentalists dig in over Juneau’s mining regulations
Boosters of streamlined mining regulations have ties to Echo Bay’s failed mining venture. But advocates continue to pitch gold mining as Juneau’s economic salvation as public sector jobs dwindle.
Newscast – Friday, May 19, 2017
In this newscast: Alaska legislature approves REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses; Uber and Lyft are coming to Alaska and deceased rocker Chris Cornell’s family disputes the musician committed suicide.