When Congress first wrote the bill 20 years ago, it required a check up every few years. But the Congress that just wound down failed to agree on another round of the legislation.
Community
School budget process gets underway
The Juneau Board of Education has appointed a 17-member committee to help write the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2014. The committee will hold seven meetings between now and March 5th, beginning its work on Tuesday (Jan. 15). Superintendent Glen Gelbrich will present the district’s recommended budget during the committee’s third meeting. For several…
Auke Lake draft plan would restrict jet skis
Jet skis, water skis and wake boards would not be allowed on Juneau’s Auke Lake, under a proposal to limit watercraft to 10 horsepower on the small lake. The draft Auke Lake Management Plan also recommends towing restrictions. The proposal was released Tuesday night to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, or PRAC. After a…
Robert Meachum services planned for Tuesday
Long-time defense attorney will be remembered at Northern Light United Church at 3 p.m.
Idle No More in Juneau
Third rally held in Juneau in conjunction with First Nations movement
Midnight earthquake shakes Juneau
The U.S. Geological Survey says the magnitude 7.5 quake struck at midnight Friday Alaska time and was centered about 60 miles west of Craig, Alaska.