Kiefer emailed city employees with the news Thursday. She offered glowing praise to her employees, but didn’t say why she’s retiring.
Jeremy Hsieh
Local News Reporter, KTOO
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Juneau man arrested in connection with out-the-road burglaries
A 25-year-old Juneau man was arrested and arraigned Wednesday on multiple felony charges for stolen firearms and other goods tied to out-the-road burglaries.
Juneau Assembly relaxes child care facility restrictions
Attendance was thin at Monday’s Juneau Assembly meeting, but at least one parent and one prospective child care provider in the audience were elated.
Juneau Assembly nixes sales tax break on high-value jewelry
Beginning in 2016, individual jewelry items that sell for more than $12,000 will be taxed at the same rate as everything else.
Governor’s annual picnic is Friday at UAS
Unlike years past, Juneau’s picnic will be held on the campus of the University of Alaska Southeast. Organizer Bruce Botelho says it’s to showcase the university and emphasize children and education.
Firefighter’s gear stolen from locked pickup
A local firefighter’s stolen gear – including his red fire helmet — is the subject of this week’s Juneau Crime Line.