The City and Borough of Juneau will remain part of the Tongass Futures Roundtable. A resolution to repeal CBJ support for the group failed on a tie vote at last night’s (Monday) Assembly meeting. Mayor Bruce Botelho recused himself from the discussion and vote, because he currently serves as facilitator of the group. Earlier this…
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Legislators create Taku River Fact-Finding Task Force
Juneau lawmakers are looking for members to serve on a new Taku River Task Force. The river is the most abundant salmon-producer in Southeast Alaska. It’s also one of the most studied in terms of biology, but with the renewal of mining at the headwaters, many other questions remain. “We’re just trying to find out…
State wants court to order fast ferry engine fix
Alaska’s Marine Highway System wants a court to order the fast-ferry builder to provide new engines for the ships. State officials say engines on the Fairweather and Chenega are wearing out far faster than their warranties promised.
Welcome Home
A soldier received a surprise welcome when he returned to Juneau from deployment in Iraq Friday evening.
Weekend wins for Falcons and Crimson Bears
Wins for both Juneau high school varsity football teams this weekend. The Thunder Mountain Falcons on Friday beat the Sitka Wolves on a score of 25 to 6, just the margin they needed for the drive to playoffs. A 27-yard field goal late in the game sealed it. If the Falcons beat Ketchikan next week, they…
Monday Newscast 9/19/11
Stories include the latest from the Mining Safety and Health Administration on the Kensington Mine accident and small cohos caught by trollers in Southeast over the summer.