The Juneau Assembly advanced a series of policy changes Thursday that would leave lower-income seniors entirely exempt from paying city sales tax, while reducing wealthier seniors’ benefit.
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15-year-old plane crash survivor receives U.S. Coast Guard recognition
Jose Vasquez was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard Thursday for helping to save the other three passengers on the Wings of Alaska flight despite his own injuries.
Instrument data ‘another piece of the puzzle’ in fatal plane crash
“We hope that we’ll get data all the way up until 1 to 2 seconds before the accident,” says NTSB investigator Chris Shaver.
So far, only one newcomer in Juneau’s fall elections
Local voters could elect up to six new members to the Juneau Assembly and School Board this fall — if candidates step up.
UCLA report examines sexual orientation and gender discrimination in Alaska
The UCLA Williams Institute published a report last week looking at workplace discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Conservationists declare victory in court’s Tongass road ruling
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a 2003 exemption on Wednesday that would have made it possible to build roads through the Tongass National Forest.