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BRH to repay nearly $1-million in Medicare and Medicaid billing errors

BRH to repay nearly $1-million in Medicare and Medicaid billing errors

Bartlett Regional Hospital must repay the state and federal governments close to a million dollars for six years of Medicare and Medicaid billing errors. The … more

Juneau Assembly reaches decision on appeal of cruise ship dock permit

Juneau Assembly reaches decision on appeal of cruise ship dock permit

The Juneau Assembly has decided if it will allow the city’s Docks and Harbors Department to build two controversial floating cruise ship berths on the … more

Juneau Assembly expected to resolve appeals of Planning Commission decisions

Juneau Assembly expected to resolve appeals of Planning Commission decisions

A hearing officer finds “substantial evidence” supporting a Planning Commission decision to allow a rock crusher to operate at a Montana Creek Road gravel pit. Meanwhile, an agreement has been reached to dismiss another appeal of a Planning Commission decision allowing the owners of an office complex to build a second driveway.

Oil tax reform may play big role in national debt discussions

Tax reform could play a significant part of the debt package, and the oil and gas industry is making sure it keeps its tax breaks.

Administrative law judge sets hearing on Arrow Refuse, state Law Dept. agreement

Administrative law judge sets hearing on Arrow Refuse, state Law Dept. agreement

An administrative law judge wants to review an agreement that allows Arrow Refuse to include container rental fees in the overall rate for garbage pickup in Juneau.

Grounded vessels near Cold Bay leaking fuel

Grounded vessels near Cold Bay leaking fuel

Two vessels that grounded near Cold Bay last week have been leaking fuel.

Unemployment lowest in Juneau

The Capital City had the lowest unemployment rate in Alaska last month.

At 4.3 percent, Juneau’s October rate was unchanged from September and almost a … more

OSHA hands out $55,000 in fines for ammonia spill

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has wrapped up their investigation into the accident.

JCVB director to head Alaska Division of Economic Development

JCVB director to head Alaska Division of Economic Development

Longtime JCVB director Lorene Palmer will become the new director of the Alaska Division of Economic Development later this month.

Anchorage port study confirms design, construction flaws

Anchorage port study confirms design, construction flaws

A draft study shows design and construction flaws with the port of Anchorage project.