In this newscast: Juneau police: foul play not suspected in death of 28-year-old woman found in hot tub Alaska prisons agency mum on top officials’ departure A possible cougar sighting in Ketchikan?
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Union hopes new Prop 2 rules will give preference to local labor
More than two-thirds of Juneau voters supported Prop. 2 that gives the city more flexibility in the way it awards contracts. But the regulations implementing the ballot measure still needs to be written.
Alaska regulator reviews Canadian firm’s acquisition of AEL&P
Hydro One is pressing ahead with its acquisition of Alaska Electric Light & Power Co. But the City and Borough of Juneau wants state regulators to extend the comment period while it studies the ramifications of the deal.
Goldbelt Heritage may inherit city-owned Aak’w Kwáan site
The Juneau Assembly is mulling a plan to cede 52 aces on Indian Point to the Goldbelt Heritage Foundation. Also known as Auke Cape, the site was one of the earliest Tlingit settlements in the region.
Newscast — Friday, Oct. 6, 2017
In this newscast: First responders testify at Christopher Strawn murder trial New scientific study outlines worst-case scenarios for tsunamis in Juneau Alex Kotlarsz performs in KTOO Red Carpet Concert Series
Hikers barred from trail at the end of North Douglas Highway
A trail off North Douglas Highway has been posted with “no trespassing” signs. Goldbelt, Inc., owns the land and says the trail was never meant for public access.