City manager Rorie Watt says he’s sad to see him go, but that Rogers plans to stay in Juneau through the city’s budget process.
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Juneteenth and Indigenous Peoples Day are now Anchorage municipal holidays
“It’s more than giving employees a day off. It will give residents a day to think about the future that we want while remembering the inequities of the past.”
Juneau tour company hopes to offer e-bike tours on Douglas Pioneer Road
Local company iRide Alaska has applied for a permit from the city to use the West Douglas Pioneer Road for e-bike tours, but whether it’s considered a trail or a road could make or break their plans.
Pickleball could be part of Juneau’s new commitment to better serve its older population
To get the designation, the Juneau Assembly and Mayor Beth Weldon had to commit to make Juneau more accessible and to invest in infrastructure for older community members.
Juneau’s Denise Koch tapped to represent Alaska on EPA Advisory Committee
Koch and Sophie Swope, a city council member in Bethel, are the first representatives of Alaska communities to serve on the committee.
An advisor to Anchorage’s mayor is at the center of controversy. So who is Larry Baker, anyway?
Baker was a key figure in shutting down plans for a long-sought drug and alcohol treatment center, and he’s accused of trying to meddle with the criminal prosecution of one of his close business associates.
Anchorage Assembly chair: ‘The mayor’s administration is on fire. It’s burning’
The Assembly’s criticism on Tuesday night was focused on competence and waning faith in his leadership.
It was good to be friends with Anchorage’s mayor. Then the investigations began
An influential friend of Mayor Dave Bronson’s is at the center of several of the controversies that have enveloped City Hall.
Anchorage HR director resigns, citing ‘toxic, hostile, and demoralizing work environment’
It’s the latest in a series of resignations and firings among top city officials.
Vote to recall Hoonah’s mayor appears to have failed
Results of the recall election — 110 votes for and 172 against — still need to be approved by the city council.