Tight housing market has led to changes to zoning and other regulations to encourage more development.
Archives for February 2013
Coastal communities face difficulty relocating in face of climate change
The Yup’ik village of Newtok, situated between the Newtok and Ninglick rivers in southwest Alaska, is facing destruction.
Judge denies new trial request in Hoonah homicide case
John Marvin, Jr.’s attorney questioned whether Sgt. Anthony Wallace was actually performing his official duties
Preliminary shuttle ferry plan released
New Lynn Canal shuttle ferries will be 280 feet long, seat about 300 passengers and operate no more than 12 hours a day. Part, but not all, of the car deck may be open. And the ships will have no staterooms or crew quarters.
Fundraiser puts Juneau’s Empty Chair project near goal
A proposed monument in Juneau to Japanese Americans interned during World War II got a big boost last weekend.
Hammonds want oil tax-cut ad pulled off TV
The widow of the late Gov. Jay Hammond wants a television advertisement that compares her husband to Sean Parnell taken off the air.
Among Oscars Fanfare, Visual Effects Industry Faces Difficult Times
n a business where effects-laden movies helped Hollywood make a record-setting $10.8 billion last year, many of the studios that create those effects are barely staying afloat.
Busking for China
About 20 Juneau student musicians have raised $19,000 through street performances for an upcoming trip to China.
Juneau Afternoon 2/27/13
Wednesday at 3 on KTOO-FM, Andy Kline hosts. Listen Here! We’ll learn about Theater in the Rough’s newest presentation, Equivocation – with Aaron Elmore; We’ll talk to Mary Ellen Arvold about her selection as one of AWARE’s Women of Distinction; Judge Keith Levy will discuss the Success Inside and Out Program; Julie Leary will be…
FDIC Says In 2012, Banks Posted Second-Best Earnings On Record
Profits for U.S. banks skyrocketed in 2012, a report from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. finds today.