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.
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.
Connecting with Juneau’s homeless
The Juneau Homeless Coalition’s 3rd annual Project Homeless Connect event was held at three downtown locations today (Wednesday).
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.
Parnell defends not placing wildlife official on leave
Governor Sean Parnell on Thursday made his first public comment on the resignation of controversial state wildlife official Corey Rossi.
Chieftain says no road, no mine
The company building the mine at the headwaters of the transboundary Taku River says barging up the river will cease next fall.
Young Alaskans gather in Juneau
Fifty-six years ago, 55 delegates met to discuss their vision for Alaska at the Constitutional Convention. This weekend, 55 delegates gather yet again to discuss Alaska’s future with one major difference – all of them are under 25.
