Budget, manager search highlight assembly retreat
The City and Borough of Juneau will face a 7.5-million dollar budget shortfall next year, at about the same time as City Manager Rod Swope retires. Both issues were discussed Tuesday during a CBJ Assembly work session.
Swope makes retirement date official
Juneau City Manager Rod Swope has made it official – he’s retiring for good on March 31, 2012.
Abuse survey to be released today
Results of a survey to track the rate of domestic violence and sexual assault in Juneau will be released today (Monday).
Administration nixes new state office building
The Parnell administration has decided against building a new state office complex in Juneau.
ADF&G issues warning about unsafe hunting in Juneau
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is warning local waterfowl hunters to be safe after a report of someone firing shots toward the runway … more
Sealaska defers to Goldbelt on CBJ-Petersburg land flap
Sealaska Regional Native Corporation owns about 25-thousand acres of subsurface mining rights in an area being contested by the City and Borough of Juneau and Petersburg.
Juneau woman wins ultramarathon bike race
Dr. Janice Sheufelt finished the Furnace Creek 508 in 35 hours and 14 minutes. She was the top female finisher, and ninth overall out of 70 solo starters.
Airport renovation project nearing completion
The Juneau Airport’s two-and-a-half-year terminal renovation project is coming to a close – a year later than expected and more than a million dollars over the original price tag.
AJ Mine meetings planned for next two weeks
Over the next two weeks, City and Borough of Juneau Engineering Director Rorie Watt will hold a series of informational meetings on the AJ Mine.
State rejects Johansen recall application
The Alaska Division of Elections has rejected a recall application for Ketchikan state Representative Kyle Johansen. District One Republicans, who launched the recall effort in … more
