House speaker says oil tax could drag out session
House Speaker Mike Chenault says it’s important the oil tax debate not drag on past the legislative session. And he’s willing to stay in Juneau until the work is done.
Monday is the 84th day of the 90-day session. The House has not yet received the Senate’s oil tax bill.
Tapes of shooter shown, victim testifies on Friday in assault trial
Police present video of Kenneth Nalan while John Duran continues with his testimony.
AJ Mine water study back before CBJ Assembly tonight
The Assembly has had more than a month to review a draft study of the city’s water system, compiled by Engineering Director Rorie Watt. He’ll be seeking direction from members at tonight’s Committee of the Whole meeting.
Former officer jailed after alleged shooting, standoff
Troy Wilson, 45, allegedly became intoxicated and threatened to hurt himself Saturday night. He had a gun and, according to a statement from the department, allegedly threatened to shoot any of his former colleagues if he saw them near his house.
Boy, 7, identified as downtown arsonist
He allegedly started five fires.
Japanese ship watched for oil, debris after being sunk
The Coast Guard is watching for fuel and debris from a derelict Japanese fishing vessel it sank off the coast of Southeast Alaska on Thursday.
Victim, witness testify in shooting trial
John Duran and John Day take the stand in Kenneth Nalan assault case.
Former mall managers sentenced for losing rent deposits
Cheryl and Paul Hansen misplaced over $68,000 belonging to the Airport Mini-Mall and Apartments.
Jury to hear Yakutat murder case in the fall
Robert Kowalski is accused of killing Sandra Perry at a Yakutat lodge in 1996.
Parnell seeks Native backing for scholarships
Governor Seal Parnell is asking Alaska Native leaders to lobby the Legislature in support of his education initiatives.
