In this newscast: Miss Alaska is now Miss America; Outdated hazard maps stall affordable housing project in Juneau; The capital is expanding in the Capital City
Jennifer Pemberton
Managing Editor, KTOO
I bring stories from the community into the KTOO newsroom so that all of our reporting matters. I want to hear my community’s struggles and its wins reflected in our coverage. Does our reporting reflect your experience in Juneau?
Support is here for Alaskans who have experienced the loss of an infant or pregnancy
Organizers of a new support group in Juneau have some tips for people who have experienced loss – and for their friends and family – during the holidays.
Newscast – Friday, Dec. 3, 2021
In this newscast: The state released COVID-19 death report; 1 person is dead after boat sinks near Whittier; Alaska gets $1.5 billion for broadband; Home health nurses are treating COVID patients door-to-door in Petersburg
‘Turkey shoot’ raises funds for raising farm animals and awareness about where our food comes from
Donations for the privilege of posing with Penny go to a program called IGNITE, which introduces students to career and technical programs at the high school.
Newscast – Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021
In this newscast: The state’s plan to get rid of TB screening in schools; Public comment open on reinstating the Roadless Rule; Juneau pencils out more electric docks; Juneau woman organizes clothing drive; Man pleads not guilty to federal charges of threatening to kill Alaska’s U.S. senators
Newscast – Friday, Nov. 19, 2021
In this newscast: Icy conditions force an overloaded ferry to turn around back to Juneau; Alaskans will vote next year on a constitutional convention
Newscast – Friday, Nov. 12, 2021
In this newscast: Sen. Lisa Murkowski runs for re-election; Young kids get vaccinated for COVID-19 in Juneau; Scientists research risk of landslides in Glacier Bay National Park
Newscast- Friday, Oct. 22, 2021
In this newscast: A new, better name for a downtown Juneau spot; Dillingham man wins vaccine sweepstakes; rare earthquake in Ketchikan; brown bear attacks a cyclist near Cantwell
The last cruise ship of Juneau’s short, reduced season has come and gone
This year’s total is less than 10% of the number of passengers that came during 2019, the last season before the pandemic.
Newscast – Friday, Oct. 15, 2021
In this newscast: USFWS begins review of polar bears’ endangered species status; FAA tries to make flying in Alaska safer; Fat Bear Week’s great voter turnout; Rare turkey vulture sightings in Alaska