Juneau parking violators will soon get a “notice of violation” and those who want to appeal will appear before a city hearing officer, not a district court magistrate. The Assembly Monday night approved an ordinance changing the way the city handles civil fines. It comes in response to a recent Alaska Supreme Court order that…
Transportation
Community group searches for ferry to serve Pribilof Islands
The Pribilof Islands of St. Paul and St. George are just 45 miles apart, but getting between them can be challenging because of limited flight service and the area’s notoriously foggy weather.
Bob Pickrell: A ferry-riding storyteller
The Alaska Marine Highway System is celebrating its 50th birthday this month. Bob Pickrell of Ketchikan was one of the long-time ferry riders interviewed during an anniversary sailing of the ferry Malaspina from Ketchikan to Skagway.
John Kanarr: Three decades on the ferry
John Kanarr didn’t know how his life would change when he took a job on the ferry Taku.
Juneau International Airport board to look locally for new manager
The Juneau International Airport Board of Directors will give preference to local candidates in its search for a new airport manager.
TSA issues prohibited item reminder after finding flare in carry-on at Juneau Airport
Transportation Security Administration officials at Juneau International Airport found a flare in the carry-on bag of an Alaska Airlines passenger bound for Sitka Monday afternoon.