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Joint override session pension veto fails, flurry of votes on other bills set for Legislature’s penultimate day
33-27 vote on bill boosting retirement benefits for public employees unchanged from previous floor votes, seven shy of tally needed for override.
May 192 min read
For Alaska’s gubernatorial candidates, a sprint to find running mates
Clock is ticking before a June 1 filing deadline.
May 195 min read
How the pipeline-for-pension deal fell apart in the final days of the Legislature’s regular session
Special session likely following Dunleavy veto of bill that would have restored public pensions after the failure of a deal negotiated with House leaders.
May 195 min read
Police blotter for May 17
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
May 191 min read
Visitor Industry Task Force extended, new presentations from cruise lines and Goldbelt Inc.
Meetings added include Thursday, May 21, where the VITF will be joined by various cruise line representatives to discuss seasonal impacts of cruise activities on Juneau. On Thursday, June 11, Goldbelt, Inc. will give a presentation on their proposed West Douglas Port project.
May 191 min read
Eaglecrest is ours. Keep it that way.
A recent opinion piece argued the Assembly should “immediately enter into serious and expedited negotiations for Goldbelt to acquire Eaglecrest.” Here’s the reason why that shouldn’t happen.
May 193 min read
Convicted Alaska felon gets $1M a year to sell obsolete internet service. You pay for it.
Roger Shoffstall spent three years in prison for tax evasion. Still, each year the federal government pays his Alaska company, Summit Telephone, for internet service that’s slower than in most of the US.
May 1914 min read
From clergy to coaches, states debate who should report child abuse and neglect
The biggest dispute centers on information from religious rites such as confession.
May 196 min read
Alaska Legislature votes to ban certain synthetic food dyes in school meals
The Alaska Legislature has approved the ban of seven synthetic food dyes from school meals to help protect student health.
May 192 min read
Peyton Wheeler signs to play soccer at Peninsula College
Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé senior has 68 goals and counting
May 195 min read
Dunleavy vetoes public employee pension bill after gas line bill stalls in House
Governor, after Legislature fails to pass gas line bill, says costs of improving retirement benefits needs to come with new revenue for state.
May 183 min read
Cancellation of Eaglecrest gondola deal, $12M refund to Goldbelt gets final Assembly OK
City leaders’ next steps for ski area include proposed budget for next season that cuts staff 44%, selling gondola at a projected loss, determining if long-term operations are feasible.
May 183 min read
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