Plasma technology can’t handle Juneau’s waste yet
Many Juneau residents would like to see the city invest in technology that could turn solid waste into energy, but at this point it isn’t commercially viable for a town the size of Juneau.
Education settlement helps rural schools
A long-running lawsuit over rural education has been settled, and will provide $18-million for Alaska’s poorest-performing schools.
New rule means little immediate change for the Tongass
New planning rules for national forests will have little immediate impact on Southeast Alaska. But they could mean some changes for Southcentral forest lands.
Connecting with Juneau’s homeless
The Juneau Homeless Coalition’s 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect event was held at three downtown locations today (Wednesday).
IFA wants to sell spare ship to state ferry system
Should the Alaska Marine Highway buy a used ship from the independent Inter-Island Ferry Authority? Supporters of the idea say it could save money for both operations.
Bartlett board taps Stillman as interim CFO
Bartlett Regional Hospital’s board of directors has named Dennis Stillman interim Chief Financial Officer. He takes over for Garth Hamblin, who’s leaving due to the board’s new consulting contract with Quorum Health Resources.
City manager finalists to face public tonight
Juneau residents can see city manager candidates Norman “Buddy” Custard and Kim Kiefer in action tonight (Wednesday) when they take part in a public presentation and reception at City Hall.
Ferry Taku breaks down again, sailings cancelled
The ferry Taku may be back in action on Thursday (January 26th), after its second breakdown this month. The 370-passenger ship was tied up in Juneau Sunday night due to a problem with its propeller control system. Officials then cancelled a roundtrip sailing to Prince Rupert.
Dead deer puzzles biologists
A partially eaten deer found in a Juneau neighborhood on Monday has Alaska Department of Fish and Game biologists scratching their heads.
SLAM construction set to begin this summer
Construction of a new facility to house the state Division of Libraries, Archives and Museums in Juneau is on track to get underway in earnest this summer.
