Three workers from Juneau’s Greens Creek Mine were among the emergency responders to the Pogo Mine in the Interior Tuesday, after an early morning underground fire forced the evacuation of 34 workers at the facility near Delta Junction.
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Bartlett hospital CEO interviews begin today
The board of directors for Juneau’s city-owned hospital conducted a nearly six-month search, before settling on three finalists. Over the next three days they’ll be asked to perform various “real-life” exercises, and meet with community leaders and hospital staff.
Alaska Highway remains treacherous in Yukon
The road is closed between Watson Lake and Teslin due to a mudslide and washout. One lane reopened this morning between Haines Junction and Destruction Bay, after that section was closed Friday. Officials warn it could close again on short notice if conditions worsen.
Bus waiting area reopens
The Downtown Transportation Center waiting area has reopened.
Capital Transit fares to increase
City bus fares will go up next month. The Juneau Assembly has approved the rate increase for adult and student passes as well as cash fares and tokens.
1,000 sign petition opposing Auke Bay roundabout
It will likely be fall before a traffic revision at Auke Bay is finalized. But state DOT officials say they are listening to local concerns.