The announcement comes eight months after Pierce resigned and six months after his former assistant, Pamela Wastell, sued him for repeated sexual harassment, and sued the borough for failing to protect her.
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Marijuana charges are leaving CourtView. A new bill would pull them from background checks, too
Employers and landlords can easily access CourtView to make decisions about applicants.
A small but growing group of EV owners in Alaska show electric cars can work in the frigid north
Chugach Electric Association estimates there are more than 2,300 electric vehicles, including plug-in hybrids, on the road in Alaska.
Students in UAS Northwest Coast Arts program will showcase their work on Friday
The gallery will be open to the public from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday in Egan 225, in same building as the UAS campus library.
2 people survive late-season Southcentral Alaska avalanches
The Chugach’s heavy snow load may persist into the summer, posing a potential threat to hikers in areas like Crow Pass, Powerline Pass and the Byron Glacier Trail.
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy weighs a statewide sales tax amid broader push for fiscal plan
With four weeks left in the legislative session, the governor advocated quick action during closed-door meetings with legislators.
City and cruise lines agree to future limits on tourism as first ship of the season docks in Juneau
Major cruise lines finalized an agreement with the City and Borough of Juneau this week to observe a five-ship daily limit, starting in 2024. Some community members say that doesn’t go far enough.
Juneau Assembly gives school district $2.3 million to address deficits
Most of it will go toward a growing transportation funding deficit caused by declining enrollment and flat funding from the state.
Debate over West Douglas e-bike tours could continue despite Assembly vote against it
The ordinance to lease the road to iRide Alaska failed on Monday, but the Assembly will vote on the lease again at its next meeting on May 8 after one member gave notice for reconsideration.
Alaska House approves $6.4 billion state spending plan, sends it to Senate for further work
The proposal would cover state services for 12 months starting July 1 and includes a $2,700 Permanent Fund dividend but is subject to further negotiation.