A mechanical issue has sidelined the state ferry LeConte today, cancelling its scheduled roundtrip sailing from Juneau to Haines. Passengers are being rebooked for later trips.
Casey Kelly
Coastal management bill stalled in House
With less than three weeks remaining in the legislative session, it’s looking unlikely lawmakers will pass a bill to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Filmmaker argues for universal health insurance
Journalist T.R. Reid visited Juneau and Anchorage last week to promote his new film, U.S. Health Care: The Good News.
Young conservationists learn about legislative process
Twenty young activists from around the state gathered in Juneau this week for the 12th annual Civics and Conservation Summit, sponsored by Alaska Youth for Environmental Action. The week-long conference teaches teens about the legislative process and how to talk to lawmakers about their issues.
Sanford intends to run for mayor
Former Juneau Assemblyman Merrill Sanford plans to run for mayor. He says he decided to go public after participating in last week’s Southeast Conference Mid-Session Summit.
USFS puts trees from Glacier Highway project off limits for now
The U.S. Forest Service is warning Juneau residents not to cut their own firewood from trees removed as part of a state project to widen Glacier Highway out the road.