The Clarion has been staffed since October by Delcenia Cosman in Homer as editor and Chloe Anderson in Juneau as reporter.

I was charmed by the discourse around this story about amazing working newsrooms around the country late last year — featuring scenes from the Juneau Empire office Sound Publishing sold and people they laid off. There’s something magical about a newsroom, and Alaska has increasingly few of those.

Thoughts from Michael on stepping back into the newsroom here:
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The local management biologist said a new system of cameras installed in 2023 have allowed the State Department of Fish and Game to develop a better understanding of the elk population on Zarembo. Permit numbers may continue to see adjustment as needed “to provide for a sustainable hunt.”

The real takeaway is that Juneau is super lucky to have so many cool and talented folks doing that important work!

Hah, maybe that’s another caveat I should add, certainly not tourist season.

Eating too good

Major caveat that I’ve only seen downtown and have neither time or money to see anything else but I’m a sicko for a walkable space.

Definitely on my list!