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New hazards to be analyzed in Alaska’s updated statewide threat assessment
The independent federal agency that provides Alaska with utilities, infrastructure and economic support is considering a number of new environmental hazards as it updates its statewide threat assessment.
Feb 53 min read
Fireside Lectures return to Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center on Friday
The U.S. Forest Service’s free public Fireside Lectures return to their original venue of Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center at 7 p.m. on Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Feb 51 min read
Assembly considering bonds for utilities and school projects, plus renewal of 3% sales tax, for fall ballot
City leaders undecided on proposals after tax cuts passed by voters last year is prompting talk of significant budget cuts, concern about what residents are willing to support this year.
Feb 54 min read
Fix the initiative process before our next election cycle
The Assembly should close a costly loophole in Juneau’s election code for citizen initiatives. The current ambiguity around when petitioners get extra time to gather signatures undermines the charter’s clear standards and invites unequal treatment from one campaign to the next.
Feb 53 min read
Police blotter for Feb. 3
This report contains public information available from local emergency response and law enforcement organizations.
Feb 51 min read
State reverses cuts to senior benefit program
Spokesperson for governor says he didn’t know about decrease in benefits announced by Dept. of Health set to take effect Feb. 1.
Feb 53 min read
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
President Donald Trump’s attempts to dramatically slash funding for the U.S. Department of Education amid a broader push to dismantle the agency hit a major roadblock this week in the form of bipartisan approval of a spending law that gives the department a small raise.
Feb 54 min read
Alaska plans long ice roads in Northwest Alaska to allow airport construction at remote town
As the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities prepares to build a new airport for the Northwest Alaska town of Noatak, the agency says it will need to build a 67-mile ice road for three consecutive winters in order to transport supplies.
Feb 52 min read
Juneau high school debaters host final regional tournament of season
Juneau wins overall drama, debate, forensics categories; Sitka takes final debate title.
Feb 47 min read
Cascade Point Ferry Terminal harshly criticized by CBJ advisory panel ahead of update about project at Capitol
DOT officials who back project, AMHS board that has expressed opposition both scheduled to give presentations Thursday to House committee.
Feb 44 min read
US Senate confirms Aaron Peterson as Alaska’s newest federal judge
The confirmation fills one of two vacant seats in the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska; no one has yet been nominated for the other.
Feb 44 min read
JDHS Nordic skiers poised to earn state titles
Crimson Bears will first warm up at Palmer regionals this weekend.
Feb 46 min read
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