Allowing more cruise ships to connect to shore power when they visit Juneau might mean less pollution and more money for the local electric utility. But could Alaska Electric Light & Power handle the increased volume?
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With no removal in sight, Juneau weighs options for Lumberman tug
The city’s Docks and Harbors department recently sent a letter to the state attorney general’s office asking them to take action against the abandoned vessel’s owner. In the meantime, they’re taking steps to keep the boat afloat.
Icelander visits Juneau to share advice for handling growing tourism industry
This year’s Innovation Summit in Juneau featured an expert from Iceland’s tourism sector. Much like Southeast Alaska, the visitors the tiny island nation sees every summer far outnumber its total residents.
Newscast – Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
In this newscast: An exchange program brings students from majority Muslim countries to Juneau and Sitka, Juneau’s tourism industry gets advice on handling growth from Iceland, and a judge denies a challenge from a man convicted of murdering a woman in Tenakee more than a decade ago.
Avalanche advisory issued Friday for Juneau
According to the city’s emergency programs manager, there’s potential for large avalanches on Mount Juneau due to roughly two feet of new snow and high winds expected Friday afternoon.
Newscast – Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019
In this newscast: The Alaska Marine Highway System has stopped selling tickets beyond the end of September in response to Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget, the governor’s administration has also directed the Department of Transportation to look into closing or selling state-owned airports, U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan says President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration to direct money…