Drinking Water Supply Plan protects CBJ water system
A drinking water supply plan for Juneau will come up for a public hearing before the Assembly later this summer.
Angoon dance group leads Celebration entrance
Celebration 2012 ended Saturday night with the Grand Exit, where more than 50 groups from Anchorage to the Pacific Northwest make their final processions. At the lead, and at the start of the Southeast Native cultural festival’s Grand Entrance, was one dance group from Angoon. Gilbert Fred and Alan Zuboff lead the Xudzidaa Kwáan Dancers.
Marvin declared competent to stand trial
John Marvin, Jr. – the man accused of shooting and killing two Hoonah police officers nearly two years ago – has been declared competent to stand trial.
Alaska Highway remains treacherous in Yukon
The road is closed between Watson Lake and Teslin due to a mudslide and washout. One lane reopened this morning between Haines Junction and Destruction Bay, after that section was closed Friday. Officials warn it could close again on short notice if conditions worsen.
Police arrest alleged drunk driver and fugitive in separate incidents
Travis Lies and Christopher Craig Johnson taken to Lemon Creek Correctional Center.
Arrow’s recycling service forces changes to city program
Beginning tomorrow (Tuesday), landfill operator Waste Management will cut the hours at its recycling center, which is funded in part by Juneau residents through their CBJ monthly utility fees. The city and Waste Management also have put off negotiations for a new recycling facility meant to accommodate both commercial and residential deliveries.
Bus waiting area reopens
The Downtown Transportation Center waiting area has reopened.
Parnell signs shellfish farm bill at OysterFest
The state is expanding its support for mariculture. Governor Sean Parnell this week signed a bill creating a revolving loan fund for shellfish farms.
Measure to honor Juneau judge advances in House
Juneau federal building’s courtroom to be named after Judge Robert Boochever.
Juneau man to serve two years in prison for firing weapon inside apartment
Ryan Hamley changed his plea in May to assault and weapons misconduct charges.
