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Newscast – Friday, August 7, 2026
In this newscast: The Juneau School District is slated to start the school year in two weeks with 10 open elementary teaching positions; An answer to Juneau's…
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Division of Elections keeps 1,900 Alaskans on ‘inactive noncitizen’ list, awaiting verification
The state has restored about 20% of the 3,058 voters it struck from the list. Roughly 3% said they weren't citizens and requested to cancel their registration.
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From family kitchens to Juneau restaurants, every adobo tells a story
For many Filipinos in Juneau, adobo is more than a meal. It is a recipe tied to family, memory and tradition. But there is no single way to make it.
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Former Juneau fire captain faces prison time for domestic violence
Brent Clancy was convicted of assault and will be sentenced on Thursday, August 13. He faces up to five years in prison. At the trial earlier in April…
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Murkowski says she’ll vote no on Blanche, but his confirmation remains on track
Sen. Lisa Murkowski cited a string of objections to President Trump's nominee for attorney general. Hours later, another key GOP senator said he'll vote yes.
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Army Corps teases glacial outburst flood solution announcement as next flood looms
Officials say to expect a request for proposals, or RFP, this month that will solicit innovative solutions to drain Suicide Basin.
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Alaska will now regulate its own hazardous waste
This makes Alaska the 49th state with an authorized hazardous waste program.
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Juneau School District faces hiring challenges ahead of start to school year
The Juneau School District is slated to start the school year in 2 weeks with 10 open elementary teacher positions. School officials say this number represents…
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Newscast – Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
In this newscast: A Juneau construction company could have to pay $350,000 for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act by dredging and dumping in several…
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Why KTOO did not livestream Thursday morning’s federal press conference on glacial outburst flooding
We understand this confused many people in the community so we wanted to explain what happened.
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Alaska superintendents drill down on education policy with some gubernatorial candidates
Six of Alaska's 17 gubernatorial candidates appeared in Juneau for a debate hosted by the Alaska Superintendents Association.
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Eyes on Alaska’s Murkowski as confirmation vote nears for Trump attorney general pick
Murkowski’s vote could be pivotal, but she rebuffed all questions about how she’ll vote as a pack of reporters pursued her through the Senate Wednesday.
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Newscast – Wednesday, August 5, 2026
In this newscast: The University of Alaska is eliminating an out-of-state tuition rate; The building and land that house the Juneau Makerspace on Douglas…
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A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations
According to a proposed settlement, Duran Construction Company could also have to clean up the damage at its expense.
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University of Alaska to eliminate out-of-state tuition for 2027 academic year
In a special meeting Tuesday, the UA Board of Regents unanimously approved making in-state tuition available for all students, at all degree levels.
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Future of Juneau Makerspace location in limbo as its building goes up for sale
The organization was notified the space was going up for sale several months ago. This isn't the first time the Makerspace has had to move — it moved to its…
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Abandoned and derelict boats removed from waterways in three Southeast Alaska communities
The Metlakatla Indian Community is in the process of removing 27 abandoned and derelict vessels from its waterways.
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Humpback whale sinks Gustavus family’s sailboat in Glacier Bay National Park
The family made it to shore soaked in their pajamas, then waited overnight for rescue.
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Newscast – Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
In this newscast: It’s been almost six months since Junior Siufanua was last seen in Juneau. He had been staying at a local shelter for unhoused people before…
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Six months pass since this Juneau man went missing
Junior Siufanua came to Juneau from Anchorage likely within the last year. Police have been in contact with a family member in the lower 48, who also doesn’t…
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A women’s pro wrestling troupe in Fairbanks rings in a decade of bruises and bodyslams
"It's a beautiful blend of performance, artistry, and athleticism," a fan said. "And you get to scream a lot."
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First week of third gasline special session ends with no action by Dunleavy or Alaska Legislature
The state House failed to pass a compromise bill earlier this month, during the second special session of 2026, after Dunleavy threatened to veto it.
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New Amalga gold mine in Juneau secures fast federal permitting process
The proposed mine is drawing scrutiny from some Juneau residents who say it could turn “out the road” into an industrial zone.
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Newscast – Friday, July 31, 2026
In this newscast: Another man was taken into custody in Juneau for immigration enforcement purposes and held in Lemon Creek Correctional Center this week; In…
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Federal agents detain a fifth Juneau man for immigration purposes
This is the sixth person held at Lemon Creek under a federal custody hold for immigration purposes since October.
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Here’s when to expect results in Alaska’s 2026 statewide primary election
Information from the Alaska Division of Elections and historical performance by the state offer a guide.
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Alaskans face August vote on ending unlimited campaign donations
Alaska has allowed individuals to contribute unlimited sums to candidates since a federal appeals court struck down the state’s limits in 2021 as…
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Southeast State Fair brings the sound of music — and chainsaws — to Haines fairgrounds
The small ensemble was one of many that came to town for the Southeast Alaska State Fair. Aside from the near-constant music, the big draw on Saturday was a…
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Alaska providers say childcare gap is growing
Alaska childcare providers say state and federal funding to support programs is insufficient — and that rising costs mean they are able to offer less and less.
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Kuskokwim Bay commercial salmon fishery opens after 5-year hiatus
Commercial salmon fishing is a distant memory on the Kuskokwim River. But down the Bering Sea coast, local fishermen with the Independent Fishermen of…
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Deadly 2025 Bering Air crash caused by ‘a series of preventable breakdowns,’ NTSB chief says
The plane crashed onto an ice floe after experiencing “severe icing conditions," killing all nine passengers and the pilot.
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Newscast – Thursday, July 30, 2026
In this newscast: Juneau police have confirmed the identity of a man whose remains were discovered in a chest freezer last week at a home in Lemon Creek; Three…
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23 Alaska legislators ask state to restore voters wrongfully removed from the rolls
A bipartisan group of 23 legislators wrote a letter Tuesday, asking Elections Director Carol Beecher to put all names back on the active voters list unless…
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Juneau veteran says he was denied First Amendment rights during July 4 parade
A Juneau man said he wasn’t allowed to be in the parade carrying a sign that criticizes war. He says it’s an infringement of his First Amendment rights, and…
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Police defuse explosives found in Haines eagle preserve
The explosive was commercial grade and is typically used to ignite larger explosives.
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Evidence of measles virus found in Anchorage wastewater
Wastewater tested positive for evidence of measles on July 7, 8, 9 and 14, but the state doesn't have comparable data yet for dates beyond mid-July.
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New class to teach Southeast mariners how to avoid hitting humpback whales
Developed by local whale biologists and marine pilots, the class aims to reduce ship strikes.
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Police identify man discovered in chest freezer at Juneau home
It is still unclear when the man died before he was placed in the freezer, along with the circumstances of his death.
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3 dead after plane crash near McCarthy
Troopers received a report of the crash at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.
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Newscast – Wednesday, July 19, 2026
In this newscast: For the second year in a row, the Juneau Assembly has rejected putting two bond debt proposals on the local election ballot; It's been one…
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‘Canoe Dig It’ mockumentary film screening in Juneau | Climate-aware therapist Sarah Aronson | CBJ Month of Play
Juneau Afternoon featuring filmmaker Samuel Dunning and his film "Canoe Dig It," Climate-aware therapist Sarah Aronson, and CBJ Parks & Rec Month of Play.
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Newscast – Friday, July 24, 2026
A Juneau public transportation survey closes Sunday; The University of Alaska Southeast is partnering with Minnesota-based Mitchell Hamline School of Law to…
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Enstar appeals RCA decision, saying natural gas storage can’t wait
Southcentral Alaska’s largest natural gas utility is asking state regulators to reconsider their decision on a project that would’ve expanded natural gas…
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New UAS partnerships allow students to pursue law degrees in Juneau
Normally, students pursuing law move out of state. A new partnership between Mitchell Hamline School of Law and University of Alaska Southeast allows them to…
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Deadline to share feedback about Juneau transportation services nears
The survey tackles topics like gaps in current services and potentially expanding current routes and hours.
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Juneau Assembly to decide on key local election topics at Monday meeting
The Assembly is considering placing two bond debt proposals and renewing a 3% temporary sales tax on the ballot this fall.
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Joyce Parry-Moore ‘Fill the Room: An Invitation to Take Up Space’ book event | UAS Chancellor Dr. Aparna Palmer on new programs | Geoff & Marcy Larson on Alaskan Brewing 40th Anniversary
Juneau Afternoon featuring Joyce Parry-Moore and her new book "Fill the Room," plus UAS Chancellor Dr. Aparna Palmer on new fall initiatives, and KTOO's Mike…
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Race for Juneau’s school board seats remains uncontested
As the candidate filing deadline approaches, the race for Juneau’s two open school board seats appears to be uncontested so far.
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Cruise ship reports its fourth outbreak of stomach illness this year after recent docking in Juneau
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports the most recent outbreaks – the Sea Bird’s third and fourth – occurred on voyages that took place July…
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Newscast – Thursday, July 23, 2026
In this newscast: The Alaska Division of Elections has moed thousands of registered voters to its "inactive" list due to suspicion that they are not citizens…
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Federal government to pay ANTHC $400M in settlement over unpaid administrative costs
Alaska’s main Native healthcare organization is set to receive $400 million from the federal government for unpaid expenses after the U.S. Department of…
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State removes 3,500 Alaskans from voter rolls, based in part on ‘old data’
The Division of Elections checked its list against old DMV records and found Alaskans who, at one point, said they weren’t citizens.
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Newscast: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
In this newscast: Human remains were discovered inside a chest freezer at a Lemon Creek residence on Sunday; Juneau residents in the glacial outburst flood…
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Theater Alaska opens ‘Cry It Out,’ a funny and heartfelt comedy about motherhood | Flood preparation and safety with the City and Borough of Juneau
Juneau Afternoon featuring Theater Alaska's "Cry It Out" play opening this week, and CBJ Emergency Services on flood preparation and safety.
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Seventeen governor candidates vie for votes in Alaska’s primary election
If there are four or fewer candidates running for a particular office, all candidates advance to the general election.
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Sen. Murkowski’s ‘landless’ bill advances to U.S. Senate floor
The landless movement is not without controversy. ANCSA mandated that the newly recognized Native corporations seek to make profits for their shareholders.
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Bycatch: What to know about the fish issue taking the spotlight in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The pollock industry's accidental catch of salmon isn't new but it's landing with new political salience. Here's a primer, and a tally of the special interest…
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Filling sandbags to prepare for Juneau’s glacial outburst flooding is quicker this year
An automatic sandbag filling machine provided by the Army Corps is making the work go a bit faster for residents in the flood zone.
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Human remains discovered in freezer in Juneau
Juneau Deputy Police Chief Krag Campbell said it’s a suspicious death and investigators are not ruling out homicide.
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Newscast – Tuesday, July 21, 2026
In this newscast: Juneau now has a free vending machine to distribute community health and healing supplies; As the threat of the next glacial outburst flood…