In this newscast: State lawmakers pass a resolution granting a Tlingit tribe’s request to rename Saginaw Bay, a researcher with the University of Alaska Anchorage speaks with survivors of sexual assault as part of project to improve law enforcement response and researchers are trying to learn more about why gray whales have been washing up dead on the West Coast from Mexico to Alaska.
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Newscast – Thursday, May 23, 2019
In this newscast: Juneau middle schoolers learn how to smoke salmon, Southeast Alaska’s largest tribe develops its own climate action plan and a new bill in the Legislature would provide a full permanent fund dividend while reducing future PFD payouts.
Man reports aggressive brown bear on Salmon Creek Trail
A man reported that a brown bear came out of the brush and charged him as he ran up the Juneau trail Sunday afternoon.
Juneau protesters rally in support of abortion access
Rallies took place across the country Tuesday as abortion rights supporters spoke out against the recent passage of more restrictive legislation in several states.
Juneau explores using fines to address ‘chronic nuisance properties’
The city is looking into a new way to deal with properties that make frequent appearances on the police blotter.
Juneau Assembly considers raising property taxes
Mayor Beth Weldon proposed the increase and suggested that the added revenue go toward school bond debt reimbursement or other school facility projects.