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State’s hasty plans to outsource payroll questioned by legislators in letters to Dunleavy administration
Concerns about lack of details, legislative oversight and if a single bidder is seeking the contract expressed by majority and minority caucus members.
4 days ago5 min read
Juneau’s election results certified with 36.11% turnout; decisive results on all ballot items
1% seasonal sales tax passes by 14%, higher mill rate cap fails by 5%, closest candidate race sees winner prevail by more than 6%.
5 days ago2 min read
On first day of voting, election officials receive 983 ballots in Juneau’s two districts, 11,878 statewide
Total votes for District 3 were the second-highest statewide.
5 days ago2 min read
Power outages hit much of Juneau due to storm
‘Be prepared for more outages with these weather conditions,’ AEL&P warns; storm causes some closures, flight cancellations.
5 days ago3 min read
Person taken to hospital after truck goes off Thane Road near Sheep Creek
A person driving a truck that went off Thane Road near Sheep Creek early Monday afternoon was taken to Bartlett Regional Hospital, according to Capital City Fire/Rescue.
6 days ago1 min read
WalletHub says Juneau is safest city in the US — in part because it has the second-lowest flood risk
Rating similar to #4 rank a year ago omits risk of glacial flooding; current study also ranks Juneau 46th of 182 cities in home and community safety.
6 days ago3 min read
A day after ‘No Kings,’ Alaska GOP leaders tell prospective poll watchers Democrats are trying to rig election
Sullivan delivers partisan attacks at online training seminar before RNC official provides neutral guidelines similar to advice given to rally participants a day earlier.
6 days ago6 min read
Swimmers show strong strokes at Sitka Invitational
Crimson Bears win 12 events on Friday, 11 on Saturday.
6 days ago6 min read
Crimson Bears grapplers claim northern titles
JDHS puts six wrestlers on podium in Houston, win multiple matches at Haines.
7 days ago7 min read
Downed power line in Lemon Creek knocks out electricity to much of Juneau on Sunday
AEL&P reports outage shortly after noon affecting areas in Lemon Creek, Mendenhall Valley and out the road; company reports power restored shortly before 3 p.m.
7 days ago1 min read
Wolverines bite Crimson Bears in state football semifinals
South prevails 42-12 over JDHS to face West in championship next week.
Oct 1813 min read
Juneau sees steeper and earlier flu season
Hospital infection preventionist attributes this largely to tourism; recommends residents get flu shot before exposure.
Oct 173 min read
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