City plans to build sea walk extension this winter
Juneau residents may see a thousand-foot extension to the sea walk being built as soon as this winter.
Contractor hired for Walter Soboleff Center
A Southeast Alaska cultural organization has hired a contractor to build a large Native arts and education center in Juneau. The Sealaska Heritage Institute announced Monday that it awarded the contract to build the Walter Soboleff Center to Dawson Construction.
Experts say Tulsequah Chief Mine success depends on ‘blue sky scenario’
Despite falling stock prices and investors cancelling, Chieftan says the mine will soon be a reality
Assembly appoints new city attorney
Amy Mead is the new city attorney for the city and borough of Juneau. She was appointed to the job late Friday by the CBJ assembly. Since 2010, Mead has been the assistant city attorney. She takes over for John Hartle who retired last week after 20 years in the CBJ law department. “His institutional…
Sheufelt helps blaze a trail to Race Across America record
Dr. Janice Sheufelt was half of a two-person team that finished the Race Across America last Saturday in record time for their division.
Employees worry about state-imposed office space standards
Officials claim new universal space standards will save money and create a better work environment, but some state employees think otherwise.
ADF&G closes shrimp fishing in Juneau
Sport and personal use shrimp fisheries in the Juneau area will be closed starting Monday.
State keeps Medicaid expansion study secret
The state is keeping a tight lid on a study it commissioned last year on expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
Yakutat gold boom goes bust
An Oklahoma company’s plan to mine gold from a large area around Yakutat is dead and buried. But there’s still interest in smaller operations near the northern Southeast community.
Halibut plan open for public comment
The public comment period is open on a halibut catch sharing plan for Southeast and the Central Gulf of Alaska.
Darlin recognized for service to Juneau
Juneau’s Marie Darlin is 88 and still advocating for causes she’s worked on for years – including services for senior citizens.
What does the ruling on DOMA, Prop 8 mean for Alaska?
In writing the majority opinion Justice Anthony Kennedy said “DOMA writes inequality into the entire United States Code.”
Honsinger Pond property subject of Planning Commission appeal
The CBJ assembly will hear an appeal of a Planning Commission decision to not amend the Comprehensive Plan Map. The appeal was filed by Bicknell, Inc., owners of the 83-acre Honsinger Pond property near the Juneau Airport.
DOMA declared unconstitutional
The Defense of Marriage Act has been ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
Planning Commission approves Statter Harbor project
The Juneau Planning Commission has approved a new boat launch and parking facility at Statter Harbor.
Glacier Highway is officially a little bit longer
Juneau now has three more miles of road.
Hartle is honored with award of appreciation, assembly hears from Glacier Swim Club
City attorney John Hartle received a standing ovation in assembly chambers last night for his 20 years of service to the municipality of Juneau. CBJ assembly presented Hartle an Award of Appreciation.
Where will SE election boundaries end up?
The latest redistricting maps propose new political boundaries for much of Southeast Alaska. Some answer community concerns. But the final result is not going to make everyone happy.
Stiff competition at Gold Rush Days
Thousands of people attended Juneau’s 23rd Annual Gold Rush Days at Savikko Park in Douglas, including some of the best logging competitors in Southeast, Alaska.
Alaska Native canoe paddles lost in storm return home
Remember the Southeast Alaska Native paddlers who lost their canoes on a recent journey through Southeast? Some of the lost paddles had a homecoming of sorts a few weeks ago in Yakutat.