In this newscast: Winter Storm Warning in effect until 9 p.m. State regulators make permanent last year’s electric rate hike Southeast Conference recommends higher ferry fares DC lawmakers (still) debating oil drilling in ANWR
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director based in Juneau. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Alaska regulators make permanent AEL&P’s temporary rate hike
State regulators agreed to make permanent a nearly 4 percent electric rate hike enacted by Alaska Electric Light & Power a year ago. But state lawyers were able to wring some concessions out of Juneau’s electric utility in return.
Boosters, skeptics vie for seats on Juneau’s mining committee
Juneau’s mining subcommittee is tasked with revamping the city’s mining ordinance. Both environmentalists and mine advocates are looking for a seat at the table.
Juneau’s warming shelter opening delayed
The mercury continues to drop well below freezing overnight but Juneau’s city-run warming shelter won’t be ready until at least Dec. 1. The Juneau Assembly has approved $75,000 for the facility to operate over a five-month period.
Regulator stalls Hydro One’s bid for Juneau utility
Hydro One had requested the Regulatory Commission of Alaska waive the requirement that the Canadian company obtain an Alaska business license. The RCA refused,restaring the process from scratch.
Mental Health Trust bides its time on sale of Juneau waterfront parcel
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority offered a prime piece of Juneau’s waterfront for sale last year. Prospective developers sent offers but have grown irritated that almost a year later there’s been no formal response.