Now-decommissioned U.S. Coast Guard cutter could become floating museum for Juneau
Federal Government
New D.C. staffer hired by Governor Parnell
Kip Knudson has been named as the state’s new director of state and federal relations in Washington D.C.
Federal appeals court upholds Clinton-era “Roadless Rule”
The 10th US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld the so-called Roadless Rule in a case brought by the State of Wyoming.
Murkowski warns of decline in federal dollars for energy projects
Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says reducing the high cost of energy is the best way to promote economic growth in the state.
USPS updates possible closure list; Douglas included
The number of Alaska post offices being studied for possible closure is down to five – and Douglas is still on the list. The others are Elmendorf, Fort Wainwright, Eielson and the Anchorage Postal Store. That’s according to a U.S. Postal Service internal study provided to Alaska’s Congressional delegation yesterday (Thursday), and shared with the…
Residents urge Postal Service to spare Douglas Post Office
Juneau residents turned out in force last night (Wednesday) to urge U.S. Postal Service officials NOT to close the Douglas Post Office. The branch is on a list with thousands of other post offices nationwide being studied for possible closure by the financially struggling agency. But for the approximately 150 people who packed the Mt.…