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 May, plan to meet to decide whether to appeal. KRBD’s Deanna Garrison has the story.
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CBJ election results certified
The Juneau Canvas Board met today (Tuesday) and certified the results of last week’s municipal election.
Assembly approves maps for annexation petition
The City and Borough of Juneau is finalizing an annexation petition to be filed with the state’s Local Boundary Commission for lands that Petersburg wants to include in a proposed borough. Last night, the CBJ Assembly approved several maps to be included in the petition. They show 92.6 percent of the contested area is in…
Valley library proposal clears assembly hurdle
A resolution authorizing City Manager Rod Swope to apply for state funds to pay for half of a new Mendenhall Valley library is on its way to the Juneau Assembly.
Falling rock damages water line at Kensington
No injuries reported after loose rock fell underground at the Kensington Mine Sunday, damaging a water line.
Initiative aims to restore coastal management program
Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho is one of three local elected officials from around the state spearheading an effort to resuscitate the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Assembly to discuss SE Transportation Plan, AJ Mine
Assembly will hear from the Department of Transportation on the SE Transportation Plan and City Engineering Director Rorie Watt on the AJ Mine.
Alaska senators look to protect rural post offices
Alaska’s U.S. Senators are part of a congressional effort to stop the Postal Service from closing branches in rural areas.
JDHS edges East; TMHS knocked out by Homer
The Crimson Bears narrowly beat East Anchorage 7-6, while the Falcons’ season ended with a 46-6 loss to Homer in high school football action over the weekend.
Smith takes area wide assembly seat
After nearly 1,400 absentee and questioned ballots from Tuesday’s municipal election were counted Friday, Carlton Smith expanded his narrow lead over Loren Jones in the race for an area wide seat on the CBJ Assembly. The results will be certified next Tuesday.