Rosemarie Alexander

Democrats plan to have a list to Gov. Parnell by early next week.

Teachers may have a new contract within two weeks.

Juneau Education Association spokesman Dirk Miller calls it a “tentative, tentative agreement.”

The deadline to apply is Jan. 27

Kerttula will bring the views, insights, and experience of a state lawmaker to coastal research.

Kerttula has represented Juneau for 15 years. Due to redistricting, her current seat includes Petersburg, Gustavus and Tenakee Springs.