Rep. David Guttenberg, a Democrat from Fairbanks, didn’t know about the protest, but addressed the Fairbanks Four on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Jeremy Hsieh
Local News Reporter, KTOO
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JPD: 10 cases of bicycle and accessories thefts so far this month
An Oct. 12 theft of bike lights at Glacier Valley Elementary School was caught on surveillance video.
Erosion may force Brotherhood Bridge Trail closure
igh water on the Mendenhall River and erosion may force the Juneau park officials to close the Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei Trail, aka the Brotherhood Bridge Trail.
Fewer than 1 in 4 voters turned out for last week’s election
It was the third lowest voter turnout in three decades. The local officials selected direct spending of more than $300 million dollars a year and set school district policies.
Fisk beats Sanford in race for Juneau mayor
The new mayor was the only change to the Juneau Assembly to come out of the elections. Assemblymen Loren Jones and Jerry Nankervis will both retain their seats for second terms.
Potential valley transit center site identified
City Engineering Director Rorie Watt said the site, which is privately owned, could accommodate a park-and-ride for about a dozen cars at first, and later 30 if a pond is filled.