The same federal grant that paid for a study calling the Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable” could pay for a buyout of endangered homes.
Casey Kelly
Mt. Juneau avalanche risk “unacceptable,” report says
Avalanche mitigation report and AJ Mine related water study to be presented to CBJ Assembly tonight.
Munoz-sponsored real estate bill passes House
A bill sponsored by Juneau Republican Rep. Cathy Munoz revising state regulations for real estate activity passed the House of Representatives this morning (Friday). It now heads to the state Senate.
“Wetting down” the new CCFR trucks
Capital City Fire and Rescue christened two brand new fire engines last night (Thursday) with a “wetting down” ceremony at Glacier Fire Station by the airport.
Coeur has record setting 2011
Coeur d’Alene Mines, owner of the Kensington Mine near Juneau, set several company records in 2011. Meanwhile, production levels at Kensington have been curtailed to allow for expanded underground development, which company officials say will lead to long-term stability.
Murkowski focused on oil and gas, military strategy
In her annual address to the Alaska Legislature, U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski spoke chiefly of the need to increase oil and gas development and the role Alaska plays in national military strategy.