Urban avalanche season is here
DOT avalanche control above Thane Road Thursday brought down heavy wet snow that stopped short of the road.
Former officer’s sentencing continued next week
Brian Ervin was convicted of interfering with official proceedings.
Budget bill boosts logging
The most recent Interior Department appropriations bill includes provisions aimed at helping Alaska’s struggling timber industry. But one group says they go too far.
ACMP initiative verification marches on
More than 60 percent of signatures collected by the group behind a citizen’s initiative to revive the Alaska Coastal Management Program have been verified by an initial computer review.
Kiefer chosen as next CBJ city manager
The Juneau Assembly has appointed Kim Kiefer as the next city manager. The longtime city employee, and current deputy manager, will replace Rod Swope, who’s retiring March 31st.
Celebration 2012 embraces Native art
This year’s Celebration Native cultural event will have an added focus on art.
CCFR seeks public help clearing fire hydrants
Capital City Fire and Rescue is asking for the public’s help in clearing snow from around fire hydrants.
Public Safety building partially evacuated
The second floor of the Alaska Department of Public Safety building in Juneau was evacuated for about an hour this afternoon (Monday), while a structural engineer checked the facility.
Businessman, statehood bell ringer Derr passes away
Longtime Juneau businessman and Chamber of Commerce luminary Romer Derr passed away yesterday (Thursday) at the age of 75. He’s being remembered not just for his efforts to improve Juneau’s economy, but for his participation in the Capital City’s first ever statehood celebration.
CBJ Assembly OKs recycling talks
The City and Borough of Juneau will enter into negotiations with Waste Management for a new recycling facility at the landfill.
