Six local candidates for state office met Tuesday night at the Juneau League of Women Voters Legislative Candidate Forum to discuss fiscal and social issues facing Juneau, Southeast and Alaska.
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Juneau municipal election results certified
Juneau’s municipal election has been certified, solidifying the win for Mayor-elect Beth Weldon and three new assembly members.
School board swears in new members tonight
Three new school board members will be sworn. Elizabeth Siddon, Paul Kelly and Kevin Allen ran unopposed for three open seats on the board in last week’s municipal election.
Wade Bryson apparent winner in second District 2 race
The Canvass Review Board spent days counting 2,500 early, questioned and absentee ballots. Wade Bryson’s lead over the next closest opponent grew by 6 votes.
Legislative candidates discuss permanent fund draw and state fiscal plan at forum
The Juneau Chamber of Commerce legislative forum coincided with the day Permanent Fund Dividends are set to appear in Alaskans mail boxes and bank accounts.
Cruise season ends as industry looks to see even more visitors next year
With the departure of the Westerdam and the Norwegian Pearl, Juneau’s 2018 cruise season has come to an end. Some in the local tour industry are already concerned about the growing number of visitors each year.