Surveys profile Juneau’s most vulnerable
A survey of Juneau’s homeless community identifies 74 percent as vulnerable due to health issues, substance abuse, or mental illness. More than a third are veterans.
Fairbanks woman charged with forging ACMP initiative signatures
Deborah A. Carroll faces five felony and misdemeanor charges, including forgery, unsworn falsification, and perjury.
RCA says APES can roll out automated service
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has given Juneau’s garbage collection company – Alaska Pacific Environmental Services – the go-ahead to implement a new automated roll cart service. But the RCA has not yet approved a monthly container fee for specially designed trash cans. APES hasn’t said when the service will take effect.
Bill would add FASD as mitigating factor in criminal sentencing
A bill that would allow judges to consider Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders as a mitigating factor in criminal sentencing had a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee today (Monday).
Supporters rally to add second verse to Alaska Flag Song
A chorus of voices sang the second verse of the Alaska Flag Song on the steps of the Capitol building this afternoon (Friday).
State reaches settlement on Point Thomson
The Parnell administration has reached a settlement on the Point Thomson gas fields that the governor says will help clear a path to an Alaska natural gas pipeline.
Final comments due today on ski area master plan
Written comments are due today (Friday) on the draft Eaglecrest Master Plan. The public comments will be considered as consultants finalize the plan that’s intended to guide the board of directors – with its changing membership — over the next 20 years.
Marijuana grower pleads out
Scott Eberhardt was the tenant of a residence that had been put up for sale.
Choose Respect rally draws big crowd
Choose Respect rallies are being held across the state this week. A large crowd gathered in the wind and rain across from the state capitol as Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell and legislators spoke about eliminating sexual assault and domestic violence in Alaska.
Alaska delegation introduces bills honoring Judge Boochever
Bills introduced in the U.S. House and Senate would rename Juneau’s federal courthouse facilities in honor of the late Judge Robert Boochever, who passed away in October at the age of 94.
