The 56-foot ‘Neptune’ is suffering from hole in the hull after Thursday’s grounding near Kodiak Island.
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Congress fails to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
When Congress first wrote the bill 20 years ago, it required a check up every few years. But the Congress that just wound down failed to agree on another round of the legislation.
School budget process gets underway
The Juneau Board of Education has appointed a 17-member committee to help write the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2014. The committee will hold seven meetings between now and March 5th, beginning its work on Tuesday (Jan. 15). Superintendent Glen Gelbrich will present the district’s recommended budget during the committee’s third meeting. For several…
Parnell administration preps new bill for oil tax reform
The Parnell administration is poised to introduce oil tax reform legislation.
American Petroleum Institute says Shell should move forward with arctic drilling
The top oil lobbyist in Washington, D.C. says Shell Oil should not be hampered by the grounding of the Kulluk.
Delayed sentencing for convicted Hoonah shooter
John N. Marvin, Jr.’s sentencing now planned for April.
Federal Building, 9th Street temporarily closed
The building and street were closed for nearly three hours while law enforcement officials investigated a suspicious package. Nothing dangerous was found inside.
Robert Meachum services planned for Tuesday
Long-time defense attorney will be remembered at Northern Light United Church at 3 p.m.
Minor damage after fire at Marine View Apartments
About $4,000 estimated damage to the apartment kitchen from the blaze caused by grease or cooking oil.
Congress passes superstorm Sandy relief bill
On Friday, Congress passed the first of two relief bills for Superstorm Sandy. Money for Alaska was not in it.