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Apr 20 2018

"Barefoot Guy" Ezra Strong looks out on Dredge Lake during a hike. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

What’s the deal with Juneau’s barefoot guy?

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Curious Juneau

Xtratufs, Bogs, Muck Boots — comfortable, waterproof footwear is pretty much a necessity here in Juneau. But not for the local some know as “the barefoot guy.”

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | April 20, 2018 7:41 am

Apr 16 2018

The Recycle Center in Haines on March 22, 2018. (Photo by KHNS)

Haines recycling group promotes zero waste as part of Earth Week events

By Daysha Eaton, KHNS-Haines | Community, Environment, Juneau

The Haines community already is doing a lot to promote less waste, but this Earth Day a recycling organization in the Southeast Alaska town is trying to take it to a whole new level. With high prices at the landfill, the community of 2,500 has a big incentive to throw less away.

By Daysha Eaton, KHNS-Haines | April 16, 2018 9:00 am

Apr 10 2018

Court reviews $12.5 million offer for Juneau mall

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Business, Community, Juneau

Aventine Development Corporation has offered $12.5 million for Juneau’s Nugget Mall which has been in receivership since 2015. The as-is deal will need to be approved by a judge in Seattle who will review the offer on April 25.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 10, 2018 3:08 pm

Apr 09 2018

This vacant lot could help relieve downtown parking woes of Juneau’s state workers

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Local Government, State Government

More state workers are being transferred to downtown Juneau. That’s led to a parking crunch around the State Office Building.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 9, 2018 4:42 pm

Apr 09 2018

An electric vehicle charging station at the new Mendenhall Valley Public Library. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

Fees for Juneau’s electric vehicle chargers delayed

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Environment, Juneau, Local Government, Transportation

A controversial initiative to require electric vehicle owners to buy a permit to use city-owned charging stations has been shelved for further study. The Juneau Commission on Sustainability – which criticized the idea – has been tasked to gather public input and report back to the Assembly.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 9, 2018 3:34 pm

Apr 08 2018

National small business competition names inclusive Juneau video game store a finalist

By David Purdy, KTOO | Business, Community, Juneau

Emry and Casey Harris started Game On with a vision to make the gaming industry more welcoming and inclusive for everyone. Their store was recently named a finalist in a national small business competition.

By David Purdy, KTOO | April 8, 2018 1:00 pm

Apr 06 2018

What’s Juneau’s capacity for cruise ship visitors?

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

The volume of Alaska-bound cruise ship visitors is projected to shatter records this season and next. That’s led to a revived conversation over the carrying capacity of visitors to Alaska’s capital city.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 6, 2018 3:54 pm

Apr 03 2018

Traffic moves down Marine Way past Juneau City Hall on Sept. 25, 2017. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)

No cuts to city services, facilities under Juneau’s proposed budget

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Economy, Juneau, Local Government

The Juneau Assembly will meet as the finance committee each Wednesday through the end of May to refine the budget. As proposed, the city would have to draw down $500,000 from reserves.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 3, 2018 5:52 pm

Apr 03 2018

Haines School leader opens conversation about sexual abuse allegations in school’s past

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Community, Education, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence, Southeast

A Haines School administrator is breaking the silence on long closeted allegations of sexual abuse by a former superintendent and teacher. A new revelation from her late husband is igniting the conversation.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | April 3, 2018 12:37 pm

Apr 03 2018

Juneau Community Foundation Executive Director Amy Skilbred presents Juneau City Manager Rorie Watt a novelty check for $235,000 in donations for Project Playground on April 2, 2018.

Generosity of Juneau donors puts Project Playground on track for summer rebuild

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Local Government

The City and Borough of Juneau formally accepted $235,000 in donor money from the Juneau Community Foundation, which is leading the fundraising. Efforts are underway to break ground this summer to replace the playground destroyed last year by arson.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | April 3, 2018 12:11 am

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What’s the deal with Juneau’s barefoot guy?

Haines recycling group promotes zero waste as part of Earth Week events

Court reviews $12.5 million offer for Juneau mall

This vacant lot could help relieve downtown parking woes of Juneau’s state workers

Fees for Juneau’s electric vehicle chargers delayed

National small business competition names inclusive Juneau video game store a finalist

What’s Juneau’s capacity for cruise ship visitors?

No cuts to city services, facilities under Juneau’s proposed budget

Haines School leader opens conversation about sexual abuse allegations in school’s past

Generosity of Juneau donors puts Project Playground on track for summer rebuild

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