Juneau Assembly committee OKs bond, sales tax packages
The full Assembly still needs to vote on the measures. But for now it appears Juneau residents will be asked to approve a five-year extension of the city’s temporary 1-percent sales tax and a $24.9-million bond proposition.
CBJ considers pioneer road from end of North Douglas Highway
The city is considering a short pioneer road from the end of North Douglas Highway as the first development in the area.
Auke Lake accident investigation update
Juneau Police Chief Greg Browning says the investigation into last weekend’s deadly accident on Auke Lake may take weeks.
Capital Transit proposes route change
Capital Transit wants to hear from bus passengers on a proposal to provide bus service on Riverside Drive in the Mendenhall Valley.
No agreement on capital project propositions
The Juneau Assembly still has no agreement on which projects to include in two financing measures likely to be sent to voters this fall. After chipping away at the list somewhat last night, the Assembly Finance Committee will continue the discussion Monday, hopefully with a fresh set of eyes.
Juneau police want to interview accident witnesses
Witnesses to Saturday’s accident on Auke Lake, which resulted in a teenage girl’s death, should call Juneau police at 586-0600.
Begich applauds Health Care Act benefits for Alaska
U.S. Senator Mark Begich is applauding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the key element of President Barack Obama’s signature health care overhaul.
