The “Raven discovering mankind in a clamshell” mural is an iconic piece of downtown art — but is that enough to save it?
Local Government
Juneau Assembly passes budget with historically low property tax rate
The budget for next fiscal year maintains current city services and gives Eaglecrest Ski Area a $518,000 loan.
With cruise tourism booming, Juneau has negotiated a limit on how many passengers can come off ships
The agreement allows for 16,000 people on most days and 12,000 people on Saturdays.
Juneau’s hospital is bleeding cash. City leaders are considering cutting services to stop it
Rainforest Recovery Center, Home Health and Hospice, crisis services and support for children with autism could be on the chopping block.
Juneau Assembly agrees to lower property tax rate next year
They plan to dip into the fund created to build a new City Hall to cover some costs.
Bronson concedes Anchorage mayoral race to LaFrance
The most recent results show that LaFrance captured roughly 54% of the vote to Bronson’s 46%.