The Juneau World Affairs Council hosts a three-day conference titled “the Politics of Global Climate Change.”
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Sica named Alaska’s Municipal Clerk of the Year
Juneau City Clerk Laurie Sica has been named the Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks. The annual award is given for outstanding contributions to the municipal clerk profession.
Young foodies spice up downtown Juneau
Several young and creative entrepreneurs, like the crew at B’s Bakery and Bistro, have expanded the local food scene in Juneau.
Smaller timber sales might help small communities
The era of large-scale logging might be gone from northern Southeast Alaska, but across the region, people are turning to smaller timber sales to earn a living.
No foul play suspected in Kowee Creek death
Couple were fleeing from police, but officers now say no foul play is suspected in the incident, which left 22-year-old Evan Marshall Smith dead and his 18-year-old female companion injured.
Summer salmon harvest among most valuable in history
2011’s estimated value of $603-million is third all-time, but expected to take second eventually. Southeast value of $203-million tops in the state.
Mallott says ANCSA is “unfinished business”
Sealaska director and former CEO Byron Mallott says the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act is a work in progress.
Small pleasure craft rescued near Hoonah
It’s the second rescue this week of a pleasure craft stranded in Southeast waters.
JPD investigates early morning accident
A 62-year-old Juneau woman has been medevac’d to Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center, after suffering serious injuries in a vehicle-pedestrian accident early this morning (Thursday).
State looks to fill coastal management void
The Parnell Administration says it won’t offer coastal management legislation. Meanwhile, Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho co-sponsors a citizen’s initiative to re-establish the program.