Overall, about 30% said they think the positive impacts of tourism outweigh the negatives, compared to 10% who said the opposite. But 53% of respondents said the city isn’t doing enough to manage the industry’s impacts.
Juneau
Former Juneau School Board member writes ‘disparaging comments’ on bricks for new playground
Emil Mackey paid for the bricks and submitted the comments. He served on the Juneau Board of Education for nine years.
Juneau School Board approves budget amid unresolved teachers union contract
The district will be able to maintain its services, but there are still funding uncertainties, including those from unresolved contract negotiations with the teachers union.
Lawmakers consider bill to close gap in Alaska sexual assault law
As it stands now, a key part of the legal definition of sexual assault by a medical provider requires that the alleged victim isn’t aware of sexual contact happening at the time that it occurs. Rep. Sara Hannan’s bill, if passed, would eliminate that stipulation.
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s board will remain an empowered board for now
The Assembly decided Monday that the vote on disempowerment will be pushed until late September.
Juneau school board selects Shawn Arnold to be next superintendent
Thunder Mountain Middle School Principal Shawn Arnold was one of three finalists for the position and the only current district employee.