Eaglecrest should offer luge sledding – that’s one of a handful of suggestions made on the draft ski area master plan at Wednesday’s public comment session. Juneau luge enthusiast Doug Sanvik told consultants and board members that some ski areas are finding luge courses to be revenue generators. “I’m trying to generate interest in a…
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HAWK signal activated at Walmart entrance
A High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk – or HAWK – beacon is now operating at the Glacier Highway Walmart entrance, one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the Lemon Creek area.
Public meeting set on Eaglecrest Master Plan
A listening session is scheduled Wednesday on the Eaglecrest Master Plan for consultants and the Eaglecrest Board of Directors to take public comments on the draft plan.
Tax deferral passes House
Legislation aimed at encouraging affordable housing has passed the Alaska House.
Juneau Representative Cathy Muñoz sponsored HB 264 at the request of local contractors and the Alaska State Home Building Association who say current tax laws hinder development.
JESS tentative agreement; principal finalists to be interviewed
The Juneau School District has reached a tentative agreement with Juneau Support Staff for a new three-year contract, and finalists for two principal positions will be interviewed soon.
Alaska unemployment still well under U.S.
Alaska’s unemployment rate for February declined slightly to 7.1 percent. The national rate for last month was 8.3 percent.