News Update – Monday, Sept. 28, 2026
Juneau reports a narrow gender wage gap, while Haines faces safety concerns following a second bear attack. Additionally, Sitka is addressing a housing crisis.
In this newscast: Women earn nearly 97% of what men earn in Juneau. That makes the gender wage gap here significantly smaller than in Alaska and the rest of the nation, according to data from the Juneau Economic Development Council,; A second bear attack in Haines in under a month has led to closers and concerns about safety; The Sitka Assembly is pursuing a solution to help with Sitka's housing crisis; Tongass Voices: Double gold jiu-jitsu champion Becca Charbonneau of Juneau on consistency…
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