Democrats expressed worries about the effect of a delay in early voting in some rural areas on Mary Peltola’s campaign for U.S. House.
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EPA says Red Dog Mine failed to identify hazardous waste for over 4 years
The mine’s operator, Teck Alaska, Inc., has paid nearly half a million dollars for hazardous waste violations.
More volunteers needed as Juneau flood clean-up continues
The volunteer center at Melvin Park will be open Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Newscast – Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024
In this newscast: Juneau residents affected by record-breaking glacial outburst flooding are in the process of cleaning up flood damage. Scores of volunteers are pitching in, and the state and the City and Borough of Juneau are offering resources for clean up; Plans to redevelop a historic neighborhood in the heart of downtown Juneau are moving forward. The city says the project could add more than 100 new units of badly needed housing; Alaska musician Quinn Christopherson speaks to KTOO for the latest Tongass Voices.
City seeks developers for Telephone Hill redevelopment plan with affordability in mind
The Assembly approved a goal for the Telephone Hill project to have 20% of its units be below-market rent.
How Alaska wound up with no limits on campaign donations — and how some hope to restore them
A court slashed Alaska’s campaign finance laws in 2021. Now, as money pours into candidates’ coffers, a campaign seeks to reimpose them.