Summit molds young fishermen into industry leaders
For the last four years, the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit has brought together some of the brightest young minds in the industry. The gathering took place in Juneau for the first time this year.
Legislative Analysis Day 30
The House will next consider an education funding bill while legislative travel and moving expenses have been tallied up.
Homeless survey to be done in April
The Juneau Homeless Coalition has joined the national 100,000 Homes campaign to help connect Juneau’s homeless to permanent homes.
Parnell supports public vote for ACMP initiative
Governor Sean Parnell says he’s in favor of letting a citizen’s initiative to restore the Alaska Coastal Management Program go to voters.
APOC blasts bill changing campaign disclosure rules
Members of the Alaska Public Offices Commission today (Tuesday) blasted the legislature for a bill that would ease the state’s electronic campaign disclosure requirement.
CBJ to back Wildflower Court bonds
The city will continue to back millions of dollars in bonds for Wildflower Court, a non-profit nursing home adjacent to Bartlett Regional Hospital.
Hydrologist to help CBJ in map dispute
The city will hire an expert to provide technical assistance in its dispute with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Juneau flood plain maps.
Rare Steller’s Sea Eagle seen in Juneau
A Steller’s Sea Eagle has been seen in downtown Juneau – far afield from its habitat of eastern Russia. Research wildlife biologist Dave Douglas saw the rare eagle Friday morning.
Electronic campaign filing bill hits snag
House Bill 311 passed the Senate, but a change to the legislation was rejected by the House of Representatives. While the bill has garnered virtually no attention, it is opposed by staff of the Alaska Public Offices Commission – the agency that oversees disclosure of campaign financing.
Alaska Shield scenario like real winter
Alaska Shield 2012′s bad weather, extreme cold scenario was like the real fall and winter of 2011 / 2012.
