The former Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation CEO is running on a fiscally conservative platform and out-fundraising Weldon so far.
Local Government
Juneau Assembly commits $3M toward possible long-term flood prevention study
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study would examine engineering solutions for long-term glacial outburst flood prevention.
Why a recall of two Juneau School Board members is on the ballot — and what happens if it’s successful
The motive behind the recall campaign doesn’t necessarily line up with the legal reason listed on the ballot.
Bartlett Regional Hospital’s Rainforest Recovery Center will permanently close next week
Hospital leaders say since June, nine staff members at Rainforest have resigned. That’s in large part due to the uncertainty of the program’s lifespan.
Juneau Assembly discusses funding for flood preparation, as residents ask for more guidance
Representatives from the Central Council of Tlingit and Haida, City Manager Katie Koester and Mayor Beth Weldon are headed to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for additional federal money to support a possible flood mitigation study.
Juneau voters will decide whether to OK $10M bond for wastewater infrastructure improvements
Utility staff say the building needs critical repairs, but some critics argue the city shouldn’t go into debt to pay for it.