Voters rejected a proposed tax on plastic shopping bags, as well as a Juneau Assembly proposal to opt out of state financial disclosure reporting rules for public officials. Two school bond measures passed, as did an extension of the CBJ’s temporary three-percent sales tax. Jesse Kiehl and Randy Wanamaker won seats on the CBJ Assembly.…
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Douglas couple witness apparently random meteor
An unidentified flying object over Juneau Sunday night had one Douglas couple rubbing their eyes in disbelief.
Tlingit and Haida gets federal funds to expand tribal court
The U.S. Justice Department has awarded the Tlingit and Haida Central Council nearly 900-thousand dollars to expand tribal court services. Currently, the court hears paternity and child support cases involving tribal members. Attorney Jessie Archibald with Tlingit and Haida’s Child Support Unit says the grant will eventually allow the court to hear domestic violence cases.…
Basin Road Trestle to be rebuilt
The old Basin Road trestle bridge will be rebuilt this winter.
Saddler wants world class school district
At next Tuesday’s municipal election, Sally Saddler’s name will be the only one on the ballot for School Board.
Murkowski warns of decline in federal dollars for energy projects
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says reducing the high cost of energy is the best way to promote economic growth in the state.