The city says it’s concerned that people camping near roads will be at risk from snow plows. But the people living there are frustrated they’re being forced to leave, without clear guidance on where to go.
Economy
A new farm in Haines has grown thousands of pounds of produce for the community
None of the farm’s produce is sold. It’s all shared throughout the community, either for free or in exchange for work.
Juneau is facing a housing shortage. These high school students are helping combat it.
Students who take the semester-long class get to learn hands-on construction skills by building new, energy-efficient homes that then go back into the community.
Juneau plans to clear its largest homeless encampment ahead of first snow
The City and Borough of Juneau gave notice earlier this week for people camping on Teal Street that they need to vacate the area by Friday morning.
Alaska commercial fishing jobs have fallen to a record low, report says
New data shows the industry has lost more than a third of harvesting jobs over the past decade.
Anchorage International, Sea-Tac among 40 airports forced to cut flights due to government shutdown
Officials at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport say they’re working to minimize impacts to passengers and cargo operations.