Bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would rename Juneau’s federal courthouse facilities in honor of the late Judge Robert Boochever, who passed away in October at the age of 94.
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Feds chasing down seafood fraud
Zen and Doc Water’s Pub in Juneau bought halibut from the same subsistence fisherman.
Luge sledding proposed for Eaglecrest
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…
Douglas sends its post office a love letter
Save the post office. That was the rally cry in downtown Douglas yesterday (Wednesday) as a crowd of about a hundred urged Congress to pass legislation to keep open the community’s post office.
Redistricting plan changes skip Southeast
The latest reapportionment plan makes no changes to Southeast Alaska election district boundaries. But parts of that plan will likely be altered because it does not meet federal requirements protecting minority voting strength.
Juneau residents testify on operating budget proposal
Juneau residents kicked off two days of public testimony on the state operating budget before the Senate Finance Committee today (Wednesday).