
Juneau Assembly committee advances parking ticket ordinance
An ordinance changing how the City and Borough of Juneau handles civil fines, such as parking tickets, is on its way to the full Juneau Assembly for action.

TSA issues prohibited item reminder after finding flare in carry-on at Juneau Airport
Transportation Security Administration officials at Juneau International Airport found a flare in the carry-on bag of an Alaska Airlines passenger bound for Sitka Monday afternoon.

Juneau Assembly declines to take up adoption of Auke Lake Management Plan
The Juneau Assembly on Monday decided for the time being not to consider new restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft on Auke Lake.

Juneau performing artist teaches Kodiak kids storytelling skills
Ryan Conarro completed a two week artist in schools program that culminated with a presentation last Thursday.

Decades late, Alaska’s first governor gets his discharge papers
Alaska Territorial Guard members never received formal discharge papers from the United States government, including some well-known Alaskans.

Huna Totem starts cultural tourism consulting business
A Southeast village Native corporation wants to export its cultural tourism expertise. It’s opened a consulting business to build on more than a dozen years in the business.

No injuries after small plane crash
Pilot and two passengers reported on board the wheeled M-5 Maule

Northrip urges 2013 UAS graduates to hear their music
Former KTOO General Manager Charles Northrip received an honorary doctorate from UAS for his accomplishments in the field of broadcasting.

Hundreds gather in Juneau for Malaspina tours, blessing ceremony
Hundreds of Juneau residents flocked to the downtown waterfront Saturday to celebrate two major components of Southeast Alaska’s economy – the Alaska Marine Highway System and the fishing industry. Alaska Marine Highway ferries haven’t been a regular sight in downtown Juneau for about 30 years. But early Saturday morning, the Malaspina quietly sailed into a…

Committee to make recommendations on search for new CBJ Attorney
A subcommittee of the Juneau Assembly will recommend a month-long search process for a new City Attorney when the full Assembly meets as Committee of the Whole on Monday.

Juneau airport manager to retire
Jeannie Johnson’s last day in May 15.

Update: Trooper arrest investigated after YouTube post
A video recording that went viral earlier this week has prompted an internal investigation by the Alaska Department of Public Safety.

Gardentalk
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski gets us started on our garden, greenhouse, and lawn

What’s the secret of success? Keep swinging
At 20-something, Josh Sundquist has already written a memoir. It’s a national best seller with a title that implies some struggles: Just Don’t Fall. “We all have some sort of problem, some thing, some disability if you will. I happen to be missing one leg,” he said. “What are you missing?” Sundquist lost his left…

Finance Director calls changes to CBJ assessment process a “multi-year adjustment”
It could take the City and Borough of Juneau another year or two to work out all the kinks in its new process for determining property values. But the public can help by providing information to the Assessor’s Office.

Sequestration to hit regional tribal programs
The Tlingit and Haida Central Council expects some financial challenges in the coming years.

‘Day of loss’ as Bill Brady center closes its doors
Tuesday was the last day of operation for the Bill Brady Healing Center. The inpatient drug-and-alcohol rehab program has existed in its current form since 1996.

Designer drug 25i circulating in Juneau
Seven Juneau youth reported taking the hallucinogen, including two who were hospitalized for overdoses

Medevac service widens reach
A new turboprop aircraft will make it easier for a medical transport service to land in some Southeast Alaska communities. Beginning Wednesday, Airlift Northwest will operate a Turbo Commander as well as the Learjet between Juneau and rural communities. The turboprop will allow the medical service to fly into Gustavas, Skagway, Haines, Hoonah, Kake, and…

Ryan West sentenced for fatal accident
Total of 12 years in prison with 3 years suspended for Glacier Highway crash, earlier incident