Petersburg’s Litster named AK Wildlife Trooper of the Year
The Alaska Department of Public safety named Cody Litster as Wildlife Trooper of the Year for the entire division as well as for his regional detachment.
Kerttula looks back on legislative session
Alaska’s House Minority Leader calls the just completed legislative session the worst ever.
Democrats blame redistricting for loss of blue seats in legislature
Democrats in the Alaska Legislature say the state’s redistricting process is flawed and needs to be made more nonpartisan.
Kerttula, Munoz ready to tackle SE Alaska issues
While almost a third of their colleagues in the Alaska House are new faces, Juneau Representatives Beth Kerttula and Cathy Munoz return for their 15th and 5th sessions respectively.
Boundary commission postpones Juneau’s annexation petition
The state’s Local Boundary Commission has postponed indefinitely the City and Borough of Juneau’s petition to annex nearly 2,000 square miles south of the Capital … more
Kerttula, Munoz stay busy despite no primary, general election challengers
Juneau’s legislative delegation would’ve been excused if they took it easy this summer, instead they stayed busy by reaching out to new communities in their districts, volunteering for other campaigns, and doing constituent service.
Southeast celebrates the Fourth of July
Here’s a slideshow of July 4th photos from Douglas, Juneau, Sitka and Petersburg.
Summit molds young fishermen into industry leaders
For the last four years, the Alaska Young Fishermen’s Summit has brought together some of the brightest young minds in the industry. The gathering took place in Juneau for the first time this year.
Governor’s budget boosts harbors, ferries, museum
Governor Sean Parnell’s capital budget proposes improving eight Southeast boat harbors and making plans for another one. It also makes a payment toward a new state museum, library and archives building based in Juneau.
Botelho disappointed in LBC’s consolidation decision
Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho says he’s disappointed the state’s Local Boundary Commission has denied the city’s request to consolidate competing land claims between Juneau and Petersburg.
