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• Video: Experts talk timelines at KTOO’s glacial outburst flood panel

  01-07-2026 23:50 via ktoo.org
  
  About 150 community members attended KTOO’s expert panel discussion on Juneau’s annual glacial outburst flood Tuesday night at Thunder Mountain Middle School. KTOO Climate and Environment Reporter Alix Soliman moderated the discussion and audience question and answer session.
  Panelists included:Nate Rumsey, deputy director of engineering and public works, City & Borough of Juneau
  Denise Koch, director of engineering and public works, City & Borough of Juneau
  Sabrina Grubitz,
  
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• Division of Elections delays saying how they’ll list the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot

  01-07-2026 23:00 via ktoo.org
  
  Dan Sullivan from Petersburg, left, is challenging U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, right. (Alaska Public Media)
  After a flurry of news stories about Dan Sullivan of Petersburg, who wants to get on the ballot to run against U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, Tuesday brought a bit of a lull. Washington Correspondent Liz Ruskin and host Lori Townsend discuss the fine points we may have missed.
  The following transcript has been lightly edited for length and clarity.
  Lori Townsend: Liz, for those who haven’t foll
  
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• Christy Ciambor takes the helm at Cancer Connection as its first Executive Director

  01-07-2026 22:27 via ktoo.org
  
  Christy Ciambor, Executive Director. Cancer Connection (photo courtesy of Christy Ciambor)
  Listen:
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  The following transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
  Mike Lane:  Now I understand your role at Cancer Connection is fairly new. So, what made you want to work for Cancer Connection?
  Christy Ciambor: About, I guess, maybe four years ago now, four or five years ago, my very dear friend was diagnosed with cancer, an
  
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• Halibut stamp required for charter boats in Alaska waters this year

  01-07-2026 15:00 via ktoo.org
  
  Federal fisheries managers have instituted new regulations for charter halibut fishing in Southeast and Southcentral Alaska this year. Anglers charter fishing in these regions must have a charter halibut stamp in order to keep their catch.
  The stamp costs $20 per day and the money will go to a nonprofit called the Recreational Quota Entity.
  According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, charter boat operators are the ones in charge of buying the stamps. David Ardinger, who as
  
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• Back on the ballot, Petersburg Dan Sullivan says he’s ready to start campaigning

  01-07-2026 15:00 via ktoo.org
  
  Dan Sullivan of Petersburg will be on the ballot for Alaska’s August primary. (Taylor Heckart/KFSK)
  Dan Sullivan of Petersburg said he’s happy the Alaska Supreme Court has upheld a lower court ruling to keep his name on the ballot.
  The 69-year-old retired teacher and U.S. Senate candidate has been the subject of a legal battle to determine whether the Alaska Division of Elections could remove his name from the ballot. The division has claimed that Petersburg Sullivan, who has the sam
  
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• Newscast – Tuesday, June 30, 2026

  01-07-2026 03:11 via ktoo.org
  
  
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  In this newscast:Juneau residents will see a 5% hike in their water and sewer utility rates starting Wednesday. Service and program fees at many city parks and recreation facilities will also increase.
  Juneau’s city clerk’s office certified a citizen ballot proposition last week that seeks to raise the city’s cap on the local property tax rate, also known as the mill rate. The move would return the tax
  
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• Citizen ballot proposition to reverse property tax cap change certified by city clerk

  01-07-2026 03:11 via ktoo.org
  
  Juneau’s city clerk’s office collects signature booklets for a ballot proposition at City Hall on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
  Juneau’s city clerk’s office certified a citizen ballot proposition last week that seeks to raise the city’s cap on the local property tax rate, also known as the mill rate. The move would return the tax rate back to where it was before voters approved lowering it last fall.
  The certification means the proposition
  
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• Residential utility rates, Parks and Rec fees to increase in July

  01-07-2026 00:55 via ktoo.org
  
  Water sprays out of a hydrant on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
  Juneau residents will see a 5% hike in their water and sewer utility rates starting on Wednesday. Service and program fees at many city parks and recreation facilities will also increase. 
  The utility rate hikes come after the Juneau Assembly voted last year to increase residential water and sewer rates by 5% annually through 2029. The increases this year are part of the second round of five planned in
  
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• Residential utilities rates and Parks and Rec and fees to increase in July

  01-07-2026 00:55 via ktoo.org
  
  Water sprays out of a hydrant on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. (Photo by Clarise Larson/KTOO)
  Juneau residents will see a 5% hike in their water and sewer utility rates starting on Wednesday. Service and program fees at many city parks and recreation facilities will also increase. 
  The utility rate hikes come after the Juneau Assembly voted last year to increase residential water and sewer rates by 5% annually through 2029. The increases this year are part of the second round of five planned in
  
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