Group speaks in support of Senate coalition
Leaders of Backbone held a news conference in Anchorage on Thursday, in which they lauded the coalition’s stand against Gov. Sean Parnell’s oil tax-cut plan. Some Republicans, including Parnell, have expressed a desire to break up the current coalition.
Program meant to expand broadband in Alaska
The Federal Communications Commission says thousands of rural Alaskans will have access to affordable, higher-speed Internet through its “Connect America Fund.”
US military investigating F-16 crash off Japan
Officials are investigating the crash of a U.S. F-16 fighter jet that went down in the Pacific after taking off from a base in Japan. The pilot ejected and was rescued after six hours in the water.
Fourth annual Gov’s picnic
The capital city’s fourth annual Governor’s picnic is tonight (Friday) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Savviko Park in Douglas.
Juneau residents have their say on coastal management initiative
A month-long series of hearings on Ballot Measure 2 wrapped up in the Capital City yesterday (Thursday).
Juneau man sues for President’s birth records
Gordon Epperly believes the state Division of Elections has not properly verified whether Obama is constitutionally qualified for office.
Coastal management initiative hearings to wrap up in Juneau
Lieutenant Governor Mead Treadwell’s office brings the Ballot Measure 2 hearings to a close at the Juneau Assembly chambers Thursday afternoon between 4 and 7 p.m.
Murkowski hails hire of post office worker
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski sees the hire of another worker in the Skagway post office as a step toward getting residents “the kind of postal service they can count on.”
City opts not to pursue consolidated recycling facility at Juneau landfill
Public Works Director Kirk Duncan says city officials have decided not to pursue the project with landfill operator Waste Management. The facility would have combined drop-off recycling, household hazardous waste and junk vehicle disposal under one roof.
