On Tuesday, the City and Borough of Juneau announced that masks will no longer be required on public transportation like city buses or at Juneau International Airport.
Yvonne Krumrey
Justice & Culture Reporter, KTOO
"Through my reporting and series Tongass Voices and Lingít Word of the Week, I tell stories about people who have shaped — and continue to shape — the landscape of this place we live."
Newscast – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In this newscast: Masks are no longer required for Juneau buses; Youth Encouraging Alaskans’ Health is hosing an anti-tobacco summit this week; Wrangell Island’s two cemeteries are nearly at capacity; Denali National Park may have more climbers this season than since before the pandemic
Newscast – Tuesday, April 19, 2022
In this newscast: Juneau pet owners are scrambling for care as one of the city’s three veterinary offices closes; Researchers are studying Alaska salmon gillnetters to gain further understanding of sleep deprivation in fishermen
Newscast – Monday, April 18, 2022
In this newscast: The Juneau spring housing crunch may be worsened by increased Airbnbs; The cruise industry predicts 1.5 ship passengers to visit Alaska this season, says Brian Salerno of Cruise Lines International; Alaska Airlines announced that it’s ending its mask requirement after a federal judge struck down the May 3rd extension; The state’s first large wildfire of the season near Kwethluk
Some say Airbnbs are worsening Juneau’s housing crunch
A growing number of short-term rentals could be making it more challenging for people looking for a place to live in Juneau.
Newscast – Friday, April 15, 2022
In this newscast: Sealaska is voting on removing a blood quantum requirement; SEARHC has a new opioid treatment clinic in Juneau; Alaskans for Better Elections is campaigning to inform voters of how to vote with recent changes for the special by-mail primary to fill Representative Don Young’s seat