Public meetings on Southeast Alaska transportation options begin Monday (Sept. 26). Some of the plans up for review would drastically change ferry service or increase road mileage in the region.
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2011 Juneau Economic Indicators
Juneau’s economy is strong, the town is healthy, and the cost of living remains high.
Election preview: Five ballot propositions on October 4th ballot
Mayor Bruce Botelho explains the different propositions on the October 4th Municipal Election ballot. He also answers questions from members of the Juneau Chamber of Commerce during the September 22nd luncheon. Measures on the ballot include Proposition 1, an exemption from state financial disclosure rules and adoption of the CBJ’s own disclosure rules. Proposition 2…
Stories from the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman
Not that long ago, the Coast Guard Cutter Sherman was intercepting illegal drugs off the coast of sunny and warm Costa Rica.
Friday Newscast 9/23/11
Stories include Juneau organizations getting together on chronic inebriates in the downtown area and a heads-up on the release of study results of economic trends in Juneau and Southeast.
Juneau faces homeless chronic inebriate problem
An affordable-housing group is looking for ways to reduce the number of chronic inebriates downtown. The Juneau Homeless Coalition met Thursday to begin gathering information and planning for new programs.