The wish list for Juneau’s 1 percent temporary sales tax has grown to more than $81 million.
Recent News
Eaglecrest survey results online
More than 1,000 people responded to an online survey on Juneau’s Eaglecrest Ski Area. Coupled with an earlier telephone survey of Juneau residents, the results are part of the master plan process underway by the Eaglecrest Board of Directors.
State could save billions with pension reserve fund, analyst says
The state could save more than $5 billion in future payments to the Alaska Public Employees’ Retirement System by immediately putting $2 billion into a pension reserve fund, according to a fiscal analyst for the legislature.
Legislative Analysis Day 23
Senators consider a bill to change oil taxes and executive branch travel reports were recently released.
School board votes to retain spring break
Juneau school kids will get spring break next year. The school board voted Tuesday night to keep the week-long March break.
Former mall managers plead guilty to theft
Cheryl and Paul Hansen were charged for pocketing rent deposits from the Airport Mini-Mall and Apartments.
RCA to investigate Arrow’s garbage plan
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska will take more time to investigate Alaska Pacific Environmental Services’ plan to change the way garbage is collected in Juneau.
Juneau skiers headed for Arctic Winter Games
Four Juneau ski racers have qualified to compete in the Arctic Winter Games next month, based on their results at the Alaska State Alpine Skiing Championships that just ended. The races were held last week at Alyeska Ski Resort in Girdwood. The Alyeska Cup is the first of two state qualifying races for the United…
Basin Road Bridge closed until April 15
The Basin Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic through mid-April.
Buddy Tabor passes away
The 63-year old singer-songwriter was battling cancer.