One-stop shop for services, survey planned for Juneau’s homeless
Project Homeless Connect scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28th.
Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.
Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.
Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.
Bill would lessen cruise ship discharge standards
The Parnell Administration wants to change another part of the 2006 cruise ship initiative. Bills introduced this session at the governor’s request would effectively allow more chemicals and minerals to be released into the water. Backers say the levels would still be safe
Kerry faces confirmation hearing for Secretary of State
Today, the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hold a confirmation hearing for Sen. John Kerry for Secretary of State.
Auke Bay students in new classrooms
Auke Bay Elementary School students were in new classrooms for the first time Wednesday morning, after months of renovation.
Right to life rally protests Roe v. Wade’s anniversary
In Juneau, a rally was held in front of the Capitol to protest the ruling, but inside the building, it’s not yet clear how much time the legislature will spend considering anti-abortion bills.
Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions
More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on … more
Repairs, clean-up of West Juneau home to get underway
First deadline for cleaning up the yard of Ronald W. Hohman’s house was January 22nd.
