Report offers sobering assessment on spending
The Legislative Finance Division has released a sobering report on Alaska’s budget situation.
Developers to CBJ Assembly: ease regulations and provide more incentives for housing
The City and Borough of Juneau should relax its planning and zoning regulations and implement tax incentives to encourage more home building.
New international flight rules in effect
Booking an international flight soon? Make it one ticket or be prepared to schlep your own luggage.
APRN Broadcasts Alaska News Nightly Live from Juneau
APRN’s Lori Townsend and Annie Feidt broadcast ANN live from the KTOO Studios Jan 14 and 15. Listen in at 6pm on KTOO.
Retired USCGC Storis added to National Register of Historic Places
The listing perhaps bolsters the Storis’ chances of becoming a museum on Juneau’s downtown waterfront.
Kerttula, Munoz ready to tackle SE Alaska issues
While almost a third of their colleagues in the Alaska House are new faces, Juneau Representatives Beth Kerttula and Cathy Munoz return for their 15th and 5th sessions respectively.
Update: Rep. Lindsey Holmes switches parties, joins Republican-led House Majority
The announcement that Anchorage Rep. Lindsey Holmes had switched parties from Democrat to Republican came after a two-hour House Majority caucus meeting.
Wilson: Endow road, ferry, airport, harbor projects
Southeast Rep. Peggy Wilson will try to change the way transportation projects are funded this session. The Wrangell Republican also wants to come up with a system to improve rural hospitals.
State says flu is moderate in Alaska
A state health official says the level of influenza in Alaska is moderate.
Senator Begich will not support assault weapons ban
Vice President Joe Biden says he will deliver recommendations for new gun control measures to President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
