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The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from the KTOO newsroom in Juneau.... more
FAQs about KTOO News Update:How many episodes does KTOO News Update have?The podcast currently has 1,844 episodes available.
May 12, 2023Newscast – Thursday, May 11, 2023In this newscast: An Alaska Airlines plane featuring a design by Alaska Native artist Crystal Worl will make its inaugural flight from Anchorage to Juneau tomorrow; Congresswoman Mary Peltola and other House Democrats say they're worried the U.S. Supreme Court is about to weaken the Indian Child Welfare Act; Across Alaska, parents are struggling to find childcare and there are barriers for childcare providers who want to work in rural Alaska; Unalaska is one week into its annual community cleanup event and dozens of volunteers have already removed over 400 bags of trash; The Municipality of Anchorage's chief fiscal officer is resigning...more11minPlay
May 11, 2023Newscast – Wednesday, May 10, 2023In this newscast: The US Forest Service has extended its public comment period for a proposed expansion of the Hecla Greens Creek mine by two weeks, The State of Alaska is asking for a “partial stay” of a federal court order forcing the closure of commercial salmon trolling for king in Southeast Alaska this summer,…...more11minPlay
May 10, 2023Newscast – Tuesday, May 9, 2023In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly voted down a motion to reconsider leasing the West Douglas Pioneer Road for e-bike tours; A new pilot study in Juneau will use a drone's-eye-view to help manage avalanche risk; A bill that would allow the state to keep people in psychiatric facilities against their will for up to two years passed the Senate; Nancy Burke has worked on housing and mental health issues in Alaska since 2002 and now she's taking what she's learned to Denver...more11minPlay
May 09, 2023Newscast – Monday, May 8, 2023In this newscast: Fishermen and researchers work to figure out why the Bering Sea snow crab population crashed A federal judge’s ruling threatens to shut down the king salmon troll fishery this summer...more11minPlay
May 06, 2023Newscast – Friday, May 5, 2023In this newscast: For Curious Juneau, the story behind the 19 ½ mph speed limit sign at the Juneau International Airport. Cool April temperatures have delayed planting for Alaska farmers, which could mean below-average harvest for the third year in a row. A citizen science program with University of Alaska Fairbanks will help to monitor…...more10minPlay
May 04, 2023Newscast – Thursday, May 4, 2023In this newscast: A Metlakatla woman allegedly killed her 3-year-old son and her adult brother by driving into them Experts testify in a trial to determine if it is constitutional to display traditional tribal values in Ketchikan schools A bill that would repeal ranked choice voting draws public opposition The Legislature appears to be heading…...more11minPlay
May 04, 2023Newscast – Wednesday, May 3, 2023In this newscast: The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska will soon offer bingo at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau; Annie Bartholomew's new album "Sisters of White Chapel" will be released this spring; The Arctic Resilient Communities Youth Fellowship launched last year to bring together young people interested in climate advocacy, economic development and Indigenous rights...more11minPlay
May 03, 2023Newscast – Tuesday, May 2, 2023In this newscast: The Greens Creek silver mine on Admiralty Island is looking to expand; The Sullivan Arena in Anchorage is no longer Alaska's biggest homeless shelter, after capacity was slashed Monday; The Alaska Supreme Court confirmed that the Division of Elections made the right call to not replace Al Gross in the election to replace the late Representative Don Young...more11minPlay
May 02, 2023Newscast – Monday, May 1, 2023In this newscast: A trial is set to start tomorrow in Ketchikan to determine if the posting of a traditional Southeast Native value in public schools violates the First Amendment; Alaska State Troopers and other state public safety officials will soon begin wearing body cameras; The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reconsider the Pebble company's permit proposal to build a mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay; Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola is losing her chief of staff...more10minPlay
April 29, 2023Newscast – Friday, April 28, 2023In this newscast: Mark Cook Jr., 27, was the third person to die in Alaska Department of Corrections custody this year; The City and Borough of Juneau owns Telephone Hill and may develop it for housing, but it's unclear what the future holds for its current residents...more11minPlay
FAQs about KTOO News Update:How many episodes does KTOO News Update have?The podcast currently has 1,844 episodes available.