Negotiations between the City and Borough of Juneau and the local chapter of the International Association of Fire Fighters have stalled out after more than a year of contract negotiations. The union has been operating without one since last summer.

Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
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Man previously staying at Glory Hall hasn’t been seen in more than a month
Junior Lama Siufanua was reported missing on Feb. 25. Police say there are no updates, and the case has been assigned to their investigations unit.
Lawmakers consider bill to close gap in Alaska sexual assault law
As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.
Juneau singer-songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic’s first album delves into relationships through jazz-folk mashup
Juneau musician Taylor Dallas Vidic has joined a lot of acts in and outside of Juneau over the years. Now, after working on it for years, she’s releasing her first album, Cat and Mouse, in April.
Juneau Assembly to vote on Dzantik’i Heeni playground funds, St. Vincent’s maintenance
Juneau residents have the chance to testify on ordinances on Monday in person or online before the Assembly votes.
Juneau students have missed four days this school year due to snow. They won’t have to make them up.
That’s partially because the district was able to get some of the lost days waived by the state due to extraordinary weather. It also has four extra days built into its calendar.





