Tuesday Newscast 4/16/13
This newscast includes accounts of Alaska runners at the Boston Marathon.… more
James Scott named new Juneau District Attorney
James Scott, currently the Assistant District Attorney in Ketchikan, has been named the new District Attorney for Juneau, replacing Dave Brower, who will retire at the end of the month.
Bill Overstreet remembered as a crusader for Juneau
Former Mayor Bill Overstreet is being remembered as a persuasive and successful spokesman for Juneau during the capital move fights of the 1970s and 80s.
Update: Overdue boater found
Scott Pierce left Haines Sunday morning aboard the 25-foot sail boat Darshan. He was due into Juneau on Monday.
Legislative Council approves contract for initial phase of capitol repairs
The Legislative Council has awarded a $1.7 million contract to Alaska Commercial Contractors for the first phase of a two-part project to spruce up the Alaska State Capitol.
Opponents of proposed oil tax cut rally on capitol steps, around the state
About 500 people took to the capitol building steps in Juneau Thursday for one of several rallies statewide against Governor Sean Parnell’s plan to cut state oil taxes.
Bill Ray Center ‘underutilized’
University of Alaska would like to sell the downtown office and classroom building
Alaska Senate set to approve anti-Frankenfish resolution
The so-called “Frankenfish” resolution cleared the Senate Resources Committee on Friday, its last stop before a vote on the Senate floor.
Young activists promote food security to lawmakers in Juneau
Teenagers from across the state were in Juneau this week, pushing lawmakers to adopt legislation that promotes local food production and provides better food security … more
Twin Lakes cabin honors Juneau resident who loved to skate
About 200 people attended the dedication of a warming shelter at Juneau’s Twin Lakes on Saturday. The 14 x 24 foot cabin was built to honor John Caouette, a Juneau resident who passed away in 2010.
