Shuttle ferry design report due by end of February
Public release of the new design has been delayed while the department expands the report to address scrutiny and feedback received since plans for the Alaska Class Ferry were scrapped.
Mall managers to pay back nearly $60,000 in lost deposits; Man sentenced for abuse
Cheryl and Paul Hansen were former managers of the Airport Mini-Mall and Apartments while Joseph Nell was charged with sexual abuse of a child.
Tlingit elder, Sealaska board member Clarence Jackson dies
A memorial service for Tlingit elder and original Sealaska Corporation board member Clarence Jackson will be held Saturday at 5 p.m. at the ANB Hall in Juneau. Jackson died Thursday after a battle with cancer. He was 78.
Cruise ship wastewater discharge deregulation moves in Alaska House and Senate
Legislation sponsored by the Parnell administration to relax the state’s cruise ship wastewater discharge rules has now cleared both the House and Senate Resources Committees.
Kemp talks Alaska Class Ferry, Juneau Access in confirmation hearing
The joint Alaska House and Senate Transportation Committees Tuesday sent the name of Governor Sean Parnell’s pick for Transportation Commissioner, Pat Kemp, to the full … more
Juneau Assembly moves historic district boundary to clear way for Soboleff Center
The Juneau Assembly on Monday voted to change the boundary of the city’s historic district, clearing the way for Sealaska Heritage Institute’s proposed Walter Soboleff Center to be built as designed.
Legislature to consider voter ID, same day registration bills
Two bills lawmakers are considering this year could change the voting process, in very different ways.
Commissioner sorry for ignoring advisory board
Transportation Commissioner Pat Kemp has apologized for keeping the Marine Highway Advisory Board out of the loop on the Alaska Class Ferry.
Parnell urges mining students to follow their passions
More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on … more
