Since March, 460 Alaska residents have tested positive for the virus and 21 nonresidents. The majority of them have recovered, 10 Alaskans have died.
Jennifer Pemberton
Still work to do to diversify the voices we hear on KTOO, but the pandemic brings an unprecedented opportunity
The pandemic means there are more opportunities every day to talk to new people who haven’t been a part of our coverage before.
Newscast — Tuesday, May 5, 2020
In this newscast: The similarities between the current coronavirus pandemic and the influenza pandemic of over a century ago; A Chilkat weaver in Juneau wanted to create a work of art to reflect the biggest story of our time; Local bears are out and they’re hungry; Stock in Norwegian Cruise Lines’ parent company took a dive
Juneau’s cruise ship docks are eerily quiet as the postponed season doesn’t get started
The port schedule still says that the Carnival Spirit should have arrived at 7:00 a.m. on Friday. There could have been more than 2,000 people in Juneau for eight hours, spending money.
Newscast — Wednesday, April 15, 2020
In this newscast: Requests for emergency hunts are piling up for federal and state agencies; Practically all of the money the Juneau Assembly committed for its emergency small business loan program has been allocated; State spending audit finds problems after state denies auditors access to oil tax records; Princess Cruises and Holland America Line are canceling sailings and closing lodges and bus tours in Alaska; The city of Valdez is appealing a decision from the Regulatory Commission of Alaska that allows Hilcorp to keep financial documents confidential
Newscast — Friday, March 27, 2020
In this newscast: Lawmakers ask Gov. Mike Dunleavy to immediately issue a statewide shelter-in-place order; SHI postpones Celebration until 2021; CBJ is expanding its criteria for COVID-19 testing; health officials are encouraging people to go outside — with limits
Newscast — Thursday, March 26, 2020
In this newscast: President Trump has been talking about helping out the cruise industry, but not everyone thinks that’s a good idea; Juneau’s Capital Transit is asking residents to use the buses only for essential travel; Some restaurants in Alaska are adjusting to the ban on dine-in services, but it hasn’t been easy
Newscast — Thursday, March 26, 2020
In this newscast: President Trump has been talking about helping out the cruise industry, but not everyone thinks that’s a good idea Juneau’s Capital Transit is asking residents to use the buses only for essential travel Some restaurants in Alaska are adjusting to the ban on dine-in services, but it hasn’t been easy
Newscast — Wednesday, March 25, 2020
In this update: The Alaska Supreme Court heard oral arguments today on the case over the proposed recall of Gov. Mike Dunleavy; Juneau’s Amalga Distillery is making hand sanitizer; Alaska Pacific University will have it’s first female president
Cruise Town, Ep. 6: Five Stars
The natural attractions that people come to Alaska to see are exactly the same things that are being impacted by both an increase in visitors and climate change.