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Juneau Assembly highlights: budget approval, city museum reductions, flood mitigation funding
Published: June 9, 2026 06:58
Assembly decisions included finalizing proposed service reductions and facility closures, approving new revenue opportunities and setting a property tax rate.
Newscast – Monday, June 8, 2026
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/08/newscast-monday-june-8-2026/
Published: June 9, 2026 00:59
In this newscast: A Juneau family reported a 29-year old man missing on Friday. He was last seen on May 26 near Safeway; The Juneau School Board will decide on whether to adopt the school district’s new strategic plan Tuesday night at its last regular…
Juneau School Board to consider strategic plan, updated enrollment numbers
Published: June 8, 2026 22:44
The Juneau School Board will decide on whether to adopt the school district’s new strategic plan Tuesday night at the last regular meeting of the fiscal year.
Juneau family reports man missing
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/08/juneau-family-reports-man-missing__trashed/
Published: June 8, 2026 22:06
Juneau Police Deputy Chief Krag Campbell said police have been speaking with the family in order to determine when to file McCabe as a missing person.
ANWR lease sale draws $3.7M in winning bids, but major oil and gas players stay home
Published: June 8, 2026 21:56
"The players who would have the billions of dollars to explore, develop, produce are not bidding," said longtime Alaska oil and gas industry observer Larry Persily. "They're not at the table, they have no appetite for it."
Expect higher ticket prices at Eaglecrest Ski Area next season
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/08/expect-higher-ticket-prices-at-eaglecrest-ski-area-next-season/
Published: June 8, 2026 19:46
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board approved price increases for season and day passes at Juneau's city-owned ski mountain last week. The board also voted to implement a 3% fee for credit card transactions beginning in July.
‘Hey, this box stinks’: the weird work of intercepting trafficked wildlife in Alaska
Published: June 8, 2026 18:21
Chris Andrews has spent three decades finding contraband like snake wine, designer handbags and venomous jumping spiders.
Newscast – Friday, June 5, 2026
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/05/newscast-friday-june-5-2026/
Published: June 6, 2026 01:06
In this newscast: The Alaska State Board of Education unanimously approved a new master's in teaching program for Indigenous languages at the University of Alaska Southeast Thursday; Residents will have a chance to testify on some major budget topics and…
Forest Service admits Herbert Glacier cabin cancelled due to mining interests, after previously denying it
Published: June 6, 2026 00:58
The U.S. Forest Service’s initial denial was apparently the result of an internal miscommunication at the agency.
Live music with Ashley Young and Quinton Woolman-Morgan | Symphony Hollywood POPS | Pipeline Skater Park Community Day | AK Experience Camp
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/05/jpm-06-05-26/
Published: June 6, 2026 00:48
Juneau Afternoon featuring live music with Ashley Young and Quinton Woolman-Morgan, Juneau Symphony preview Hollywood POPS, Pipeline Skate Park community day, and AK Experience Camp preview.
Help us decide what questions to ask candidates in Alaska’s 2026 statewide election
Published: June 6, 2026 00:41
This year's general election ballot will feature dozens of candidates for governor, U.S. Senate and House, and the Alaska Legislature. If you haven't kept up with the news on a daily basis -- or even if you have -- that can feel overwhelming.
Best solution to Alaska’s PFD ‘gorilla’ is to end the program with $10K payout, Walker argues
Published: June 5, 2026 23:46
Former Gov. Bill Walker and running mate Randy Hoffbeck say ending the dividend with a $10,000 payment would go a long way toward solving the state's structural deficit.
Major Assembly decisions on city facility closures, flood mitigation funding on Monday night’s agenda
Published: June 5, 2026 22:24
Votes include deciding on significant components of the budget for next fiscal year and undoing the flood wall local improvement district.
Artist Jennifer Younger opens ‘Intertwined: Returning To Our Roots’ at Aan HÃt | JAHC Laughs Comedy Show featuring Sam Miller and Mike Glazer
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/05/jpm-06-04-26/
Published: June 5, 2026 21:22
Juneau Afternoon featuring guest host Rochelle Smallwood's interview with artist Jennifer Younger, who will open "Intertwined: Returning to Our Roots" on Friday, June 5, during Celebration 2026. Also on the show are comedians Sam Miller and Mike Glazer,…
Sullivan votes against Trump’s ballroom and compensation fund
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/05/sullivan-votes-against-trumps-ballroom-and-compensation-fund/
Published: June 5, 2026 20:41
Sen. Dan Sullivan did not previously stake a position on either project. He voted with Democrats Thursday on amendments that, as expected, failed.
New Alaska cruise ship hosts marine mammal observer to better prevent whale strikes
Published: June 5, 2026 18:47
MSC Cruises is partnering with ORCA, an international citizen science nonprofit, to study how large ships can maneuver around whales.
Newscast – Thursday, June 4, 2026
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/04/newscast-thursday-june-4-2026/
Published: June 5, 2026 01:06
In this newscast: Democratic incumbent Rep. Andi Story now has an opponent in the race for her current seat in the state House: Annette Kreitzer, Haines’ former borough manager; After years of planning, the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian…
New UAS Indigenous language master’s program gets final approval from state Board of Education
Published: June 5, 2026 01:01
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development unanimously approved a new master’s in teaching program for Indigenous languages at the University of Alaska Southeast on Thursday.
Ashely Young and Lily Hope Textile Symposium Pop-up | George Holly’s Celebration Morning Reflections | TCLL Program with Rochelle Smallwood
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/04/jpm-06-03-26/
Published: June 5, 2026 00:58
Juneau Afternoon featuring guest host Rochelle Smallwood's interview with the Tlingit Culture, Language, and Literacy (TCLL) Program, plus George Holly leads Celebration Morning Reflections, and weaver Lily Hope and musician Ashley Young pop-up concert for…
Tongass Voices: Se’iga Liimii Marcella Asicksik on leading the dances for Celebration 2026
Published: June 4, 2026 23:31
Though this year’s lead dance group has deep roots in Southeast Alaska, it was formed in 2005 in Anchorage by leader Se'iga Liimii Marcella Asicksik. The group performs songs in Sm'algyax, the Ts’msyen language.
Former Haines borough manager to challenge Rep. Andi Story for District 3 House seat
Published: June 4, 2026 23:27
Annette Kreitzer filed as a Republican to run for the seat, which represents Haines, Skagway, Gustavus and parts of North Juneau.
Glenfarne releases Alaska LNG cost estimates, as skeptical legislators press for details
Published: June 4, 2026 21:55
As recently as Tuesday, Glenfarne refused to release its estimates, a sticking point for skeptics. But on Wednesday, the company said it expected the project would cost $44.5 to $54.5 billion.
It’s no joke: A second Dan Sullivan says he really does want to be Alaska’s next senator
Published: June 4, 2026 20:47
Both Sullivans are running as Republicans, but the Alaska Republican Party and its allies allege the challenger is exploiting his name to intentionally confuse voters.
Juneau’s first tribal casino soft opens on Douglas Island amid lingering legal questions
Published: June 4, 2026 20:29
Very few tribes in Alaska have authority over land, so they haven’t had a way to open reservation-style casinos like tribes in the Lower 48. Many, like Tlingit and Haida, have sought to assert authority over Native allotments — like this one — owned by…
Alaska one of only 2 states to see increase in SNAP participants in 2025
Published: June 4, 2026 19:15
That's despite the Lower 48 seeing a decrease after federal cuts to the program.
‘You’d be crying at the pump’: This Alaska village’s gas was $8.44 — before the Iran war
Published: June 4, 2026 17:32
Consumers across the country are contending with sharply higher fuel prices amid a supply crunch brought on by the closure of a key strait in the Middle East. But even residents of California, where $6-a-gallon gas prices are making headlines, would face…
Deep sea observation station that tracks climate change set to be pulled from Gulf of Alaska
Published: June 4, 2026 01:20
Ocean Station Papa, which collects ocean and climate data, is one of five federal ocean monitoring stations the National Science Foundation plans to dismantle over the next couple of years.
Newscast – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/03/newscast-wednesday-june-3-2026/
Published: June 4, 2026 01:00
In this newscast: Celebration officially starts with a Grand Entrance tonight; Carvers have developed a new method to build traditional canoes without relying on old growth trees; Some cruise ship companies in Southeast Alaska say customers are concerned…
An evolution in traditional canoe carving had its maiden voyage this week
Published: June 4, 2026 00:29
Old growth trees used to make traditional dugout canoes in Southeast Alaska are scarce. So carvers have developed a new method to build traditional boats, the first of which completed its maiden voyage this week, landing back in Juneau for Celebration.
In bid for re-election, Alaska U.S. Rep. Nick Begich defends against 14 challengers
Published: June 3, 2026 21:12
Monday was the filing deadline for candidates interested in running in this year’s elections, and in addition to the incumbent Begich, there are two other Republicans, six independents, two Libertarians and four Democrats.
A note of gratitude one year after the loss of federal funding
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/03/a-note-of-gratitude-one-year-after-the-loss-of-federal-funding/
Published: June 3, 2026 20:38
This July will mark one year since Congress voted to eliminate all federal funding for public media — perhaps the most consequential twelve months in KTOO’s history. When the news came that the federal government was stripping funding that was already…
Nearly 70 candidates filed on deadline for Alaska’s August primary ballot
Published: June 3, 2026 17:11
As recently as midday Friday, the Division of Elections listed 26 races with fewer than two candidates, including a handful with none at all. Now, just six are unopposed.
Yaakw paddlers arrive in Juneau from across Southeast, Canada as Celebration begins
Published: June 3, 2026 01:33
Every other June, more than 100 paddlers arrive in Juneau to kick off Celebration, a gathering of Alaska Native people celebrating cultural revitalization.
Newscast – Tuesday, June 2, 2026
https://www.ktoo.org/2026/06/02/newscast-tuesday-june-2-2026/
Published: June 3, 2026 01:05
In this newscast: Twelve people were infected by an outbreak of a gastrointestinal illness while aboard a cruise ship traveling through Southeast Alaska last week; A new public use cabin opened near Ward Lake this week; Thirteen canoes bringing Alaska…
12 people infected with gastrointestinal outbreak on cruise ship in Southeast Alaska
Published: June 3, 2026 00:01
The ship began its six-day voyage in Juneau last Tuesday and traveled through several Southeast Alaska towns, including Sitka and Haines.
FEMA denies request to cover 90 percent of initial Halong disaster relief costs
Published: June 2, 2026 21:46
The increase would have been limited to disaster relief during the first 90 days after the storms. It would have covered the bulk of costs related to debris removal and emergency protective measures, costs that the state says reached $20 million in the…
Changes to Juneau Costco’s shipping service expected to hurt small businesses in outlying Southeast communities
Published: June 2, 2026 21:29
For years, Juneau’s Costco has offered a specialized shipping service for members in outlying communities that many small business owners relied on. But that’s changing June 7.
Glacier Bay’s humpbacks are recovering, slowly, from 2014-16 marine heatwave
Published: June 2, 2026 17:33
Just one of 22 whales born between 2014 and 2018 is known to have survived.