AMHS cancels LeConte’s Tuesday sailing
A mechanical issue has sidelined the state ferry LeConte today, cancelling its scheduled roundtrip sailing from Juneau to Haines. Passengers are being rebooked for later trips.
Tax deferral passes House
Legislation aimed at encouraging affordable housing has passed the Alaska House.
Juneau Representative Cathy Muñoz sponsored HB 264 at the request of local contractors and the Alaska State Home Building Association who say current tax laws hinder development.
Water, sewer task force bills take a step forward
A measure helping villages set up safe water and sewer systems is getting some attention in the Legislature.
Coastal management bill stalled in House
With less than three weeks remaining in the legislative session, it’s looking unlikely lawmakers will pass a bill to re-establish the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
Filmmaker argues for universal health insurance
Journalist T.R. Reid visited Juneau and Anchorage last week to promote his new film, U.S. Health Care: The Good News.
JESS tentative agreement; principal finalists to be interviewed
The Juneau School District has reached a tentative agreement with Juneau Support Staff for a new three-year contract, and finalists for two principal positions will be interviewed soon.
Alaska unemployment still well under U.S.
Alaska’s unemployment rate for February declined slightly to 7.1 percent. The national rate for last month was 8.3 percent.
Man accused of PFD fraud phones it in
Kenneth Wilson Comfort II is still in Alabama.
Plea changed in narcotics scam case
Robert Biddinger enters guilty plea on two charges, twenty others dropped.
Fast ferry engine lawsuit scuttled in state court
Defendants get the case moved to federal bankruptcy court.
