JEDC report: Juneau’s economy is on the upswing
Employment is up, wages are up, and the private sector is growing.
Alaska’s federal employees are back to work
Information officer Julie Speegle is one of about 111 NOAA Fisheries Alaska Regional Office employees back at their desks in Juneau’s federal building. About 125 at the Auke Bay lab are also working, now that Congress has reached a deal to end the partial government shutdown.
Harrison B in Studio C
KTOO’s Scott Burton caught Harrison B for a few minutes before his Thursday night show with Alien Ant Farm at Centennial Hall. They spoke about his music–a unique blend of outlaw country, R & B, Motown, and hip-hop–his connection with both Nashville and Juneau, and what he’s cooking up on his upcoming album.
City and Borough of Juneau ends FY13 with more cash in reserves
The city and borough ended Fiscal Year 2013 with about $9.5 million in fund balance, $1.2 million more than projected.
Arbitration starts for school district and JEA
Arbitration begins Thursday for the Juneau School District and its teachers, who have been stuck at impasse for months.
Bartlett CEO leaves early, CFO steps in
Former Bartlett Regional Hospital CEO Chris Harff left the hospital on Saturday, one week earlier than anticipated.
Lights On provides sneak peek at afterschool activities
“One of the most dangerous times for our kids is right after school and in Juneau about half of our middle school population is home alone after school,” says afterschool ambassador Terri Campbell
School board to allow review of middle school sports travel ban
The Juneau School Board says a committee can have at it, but it won’t be involved…
Alaska’s fast ferries getting new engines installed
German engine manufacturer will bear the costs of the vessel refits
Declining enrollment means declining revenue
The Juneau School District expects a million-dollar hit to this year’s budget, due to lower enrollment than projected.
Worl, Thurston sworn into office
Barbara Thurston and Lisa Worl were sworn into office Tuesday night as members of the Juneau School District Board of Education.
Juneau Assembly unanimously confirms support for Project Labor Agreements
Assembly members want the city’s Docks & Harbors Department to reconsider a recent decision to bid a project without a PLA.
Mallott kicks off gubernatorial campaign
Byron Mallott filed as a candidate for governor today, making him the first Democratic candidate to officially jump into the race.
CBJ Assembly endorses Sister City relationship with Philippine city Kalibo
Kalibo is the capital of the Philippine province of Aklan.
Troll takes her seat on the Juneau Assembly
Assembly members Mary Becker and Karen Crane were also sworn in to their second terms on the CBJ Assembly before Monday’s meeting.
Auke Bay planning begins
The city is looking for citizen input on the future of Auke Bay.
The ‘who’ and the ‘why’ of the middle school travel ban
The anonymity of the travel ban’s community supporters is breeding skeptics of the official explanation.
State Office Building reopens after suspicious material deemed non-hazardous
A hazmat team secured the package and handed it over to officials from the FBI, which determined the substance was packaging material.
New trees for Centennial Hall, new lights for Egan Drive
Cottonwoods will be replaced, dark roadway will be illuminated
Sealaska CEO announces retirement
Sealaska president Chris McNeil Jr. says he is leaving the regional Alaska Native corporation in a financially strong position.