Adelyn Baxter, KTOO - Juneau
Veteran lawmaker Jay Kerttula remembered as mentor, statesman and father
Alaska state flags were lowered to half-mast Friday in honor of Jalmar “Jay” Kerttula, the only state legislator to serve as both senate president and speaker of the house.
Norwegian Cruise Lines unveils initial design concepts for downtown Juneau property
Last year, Norwegian Cruise Lines outbid competitors when it agreed to pay the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority $20 million for a 3-acre parcel of waterfront land in downtown Juneau. Now, Norwegian is moving forward with its development plans for the lot.
Juneau’s hospital reports surge in kids experiencing mental health crises
Bartlett’s emergency department has treated an unprecedented number of kids experiencing high levels of stress, thoughts of self-harm and suicide attempts over the past seven months, and they say the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are to blame.
Juneau’s substance abuse treatment clinic reopens with limited capacity as demand grows
The Juneau center's capacity limitations reflect a statewide shortage of substance abuse treatment choices.
COVID-19 cases grow among Juneau’s homeless population
A cluster of positive COVID-19 cases among Juneau’s homeless population has risen to 31 people.
Juneau inmates frustrated as state ban on classes, family visits, religious services continues
Visits to correctional centers have been banned since March.
Juneau homeless shelter closes after positive cases
Two people tested positive for COVID-19 and 7 others are in quarantine.
Juneau adds restrictions on bars and restaurants as cases rise
The city hopes to avoid the outright closures of bars and restaurants that occurred in Anchorage.
Juneau processor sanitized, screened, quarantined but COVID-19 still got in
Health officials who investigated the case say it resulted from community spread — not from inside the plant.
Another 21 employees at Juneau seafood processor test positive for COVID-19
That brings the total number of employees who have tested positive for COVID-19 at the plant to 61.
Juneau Assembly passes emergency mask mandate
The move follows an COVID-19 outbreak at a Juneau seafood plant that infected dozens.
COVID-19 infects 9 workers at Juneau seafood processor
The cases are associated with Alaska Glacier Seafoods
Gustavus passes local mask mandate
The city joins Anchorage, Seward, Valdez, and Cordova in requiring masks in city buildings.
Alaska’s daily COVID-19 count surpassed 100 for the first time on Sunday
The state reported 116 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday. It’s the largest single-day increase and the first time the state has seen over 100 cases in one day.
Seasonal workers laid off by pandemic get to work improving local trails in Juneau
The Depression-era style program has already got started on trail-improvement projects around Juneau.
One small cruise line cancels Alaska sailings, others hope to salvage some of the season
American Cruise Lines canceled its season due to the recent COVID-19 spike across the nation, but some businesses are hoping that other small cruise lines can help buffer some of the loss caused by the major cruise lines' cancellations.
Juneau Fourth of July parade planner forges ahead with or without permit
After Juneau's annual parade wasn't granted a permit, one man is hoping that an alternative can take place.
Juneau draws inspiration from Depression-era solutions with plan to put locals to work on trails
A city proposal would put $1 million of CARES Act funding to create temporary jobs for workers who found themselves unemployed due to the pandemic.
Former state chief economist Ed King files to run against Rep. Andi Story in Juneau
Juneau economist Ed King said that discussing income and property taxes should be on the table.
Juneau Assembly weighs pros and cons of local quarantine
Even though the state of Alaska no longer requires a 14-day quarantine for out-of-state travelers, the city could still implement requirements.