Following Judge H. Russel Holland’s December ruling that passenger fees can only be used for services to cruise ships, the industry had asked the judge to go further. The final judgement opens an avenue for either party to appeal.
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Flume Trail to close this summer for repairs
Alaska Electric Light & Power spokesperson Debbie Driscoll says the wooden walkway above downtown Juneau is safe to use for now, but the company has concerns about its long-term integrity.
AEL&P parent company and Canadian Hydro One call off merger
The proposed merger between the parent company of Juneau’s power utility and a Canadian power company is dead. That’s according to Hydro One and Avista, who announced Wednesday they had terminated the deal.
There will be blood: Permanent donation center opens in Juneau
A new Blood Bank of Alaska location celebrated its grand opening Thursday in Juneau. The region has been served by mobile blood donation facilities in the past, but this is the first permanent center in years.
Assembly appoints Hughes-Skandijs to replace Kiehl
Alicia Hughes-Skandijs will serve until at least the next municipal election in October. She says she’s open to running for the seat after that.
Juneau’s new lawmakers are ready to take on the Legislature
Incoming Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Reps. Sara Hannan and Andi Story will face an unorganized Alaska House as lawmakers continue to figure out what a majority there will look like.