Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski says reducing the high cost of energy is the best way to promote economic growth in the state.
Government
Assembly repeals Atlin Drive zone change
The Juneau Assembly has repealed a controversial zone change on a small parcel of residential land in the Mendenhall Valley. The Assembly last month overrode the Planning Commission and CBJ Community Development staff and zoned the area light commercial. Then the city attorney said it was illegal. The heavily wooded corner of Atlin Drive and…
Juneau to file annexation petition
Juneau will file a petition with the Local Boundary Commission to annex lands proposed for a Petersburg borough. The Assembly voted last night (Monday) to challenge Peterburg’s plan to incorporate an area previously identified for annexation to the City and Borough of Juneau. It includes all the territory from the southern CBJ boundary and east…
CBJ Remains in Tongass Futures Roundtable
The City and Borough of Juneau will remain part of the Tongass Futures Roundtable. A resolution to repeal CBJ support for the group failed on a tie vote at last night’s (Monday) Assembly meeting. Mayor Bruce Botelho recused himself from the discussion and vote, because he currently serves as facilitator of the group. Earlier this…
Legislators create Taku River Fact-Finding Task Force
Juneau lawmakers are looking for members to serve on a new Taku River Task Force. The river is the most abundant salmon-producer in Southeast Alaska. It’s also one of the most studied in terms of biology, but with the renewal of mining at the headwaters, many other questions remain. “We’re just trying to find out…
State wants court to order fast ferry engine fix
Alaska’s Marine Highway System wants a court to order the fast-ferry builder to provide new engines for the ships. State officials say engines on the Fairweather and Chenega are wearing out far faster than their warranties promised.