Assembly to discuss purchase of containers for shipping sewer sludge south
The City and Borough of Juneau wants to buy five sealed shipping containers for transporting biosolids to the Lower 48 for disposal.
Juneau’s unopposed candidates still raise campaign funds
Juneau’s two state representatives face no opponents in Tuesday’s general election. But they still have campaign war chests. Here’s a look at some of the details from the candidates’ Alaska Public Offices Commission reports.
Munoz stumps for Wilson, Thomas; looks forward to 2013 session
With no opponents this election cycle, Juneau Representative Cathy Munoz has spent much of the campaign season attending regional gatherings, such as Southeast Conference and … more
Hundreds of millions in bonds on ballot
Alaska voters are being asked to decide hundreds of millions of dollars in construction bonds in the upcoming general election.
Begich continues raising money ahead of 2014
U.S. Sen. Mark Begich continues to raise money ahead of his 2014 re-election bid.
Shell concludes exploratory drilling operations in Arctic Ocean
Shell Oil wrapped up its exploratory drilling season in the Arctic yesterday.
Unopposed Kerttula works new district
Juneau Democratic State Rep. Beth Kerttula has been getting to know the residents and issues in her new district this fall. House District 32 encompasses Juneau, Petersburg, Kupreanof, Gustavus, Tenakee and Skagway.
French-Bell Senate race draws APOC complaints
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has refused to be drawn into a tightly contested Senate race this year.
Task force to gather testimony on sex trafficking in Alaska
Gathering information about the scale of the problem of sex trafficking in Alaska will be the focus of a state hearing on the issue next … more
Board of Education approves waiver for districts
The state Board of Education has approved requests from 23 school districts seeking waivers from a requirement that they budget at least 70 percent of their operating expenses for instruction.
