The Juneau Assembly has decided if it will allow the city’s Docks and Harbors Department to build two controversial floating cruise ship berths on the downtown waterfront. But its decision won’t be known by the public for a few more weeks. The Assembly met in executive session for more than hour Monday to discuss how…
Archives for November 2012
Journey to Attu
The fog enshrouded island doesn’t get many visitors, but earlier this month, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Sherman and some of her crew called, each with their own unique tie to Attu.
Tenakee response key to search and rescue
Both the U.S. Coast Guard and Troopers were involved, but the response by the community of Tenakee was key, says Petty Officer David Mosley.
State warns about bad PSP info
State officials say a magazine article about shellfish incorrectly states when they can be gathered safely.
Juneau public contributes to One Million Bones Project
Roughly 300 visitors came to a recent UAS Art open house to make a difference with their artwork.
Juneau Afternoon 11/27/12
Pat Moore hosts: We hear a preview of tonight’s Planetarium presentation on Astronomy for Children, details on this year’s oratorio, King Island Christmas, how the school district saves energy, That, Writers Almanac, Bird Note, music and more
CBJ Assembly November 26, 2012
November 26, 2012 Agenda
Monday Newscast 11/26/12
Parnell wants student performance part of teacher evals
Governor Sean Parnell wants the State Board of Education to make student performance an important part of teacher evaluations.
Prison innovator, activist remembered in Juneau
Alaskans are celebrating the life today (Nov. 26) of a Juneau prison innovator, death-penalty opponent and author. Charles Campbell, 88, died last month from pancreatic cancer at the Episcopal Church’s Goodwin House in Falls Church, Virginia. (Read his full obituary.) He headed up Alaska’s Department of Corrections under Governor Jay Hammond, capping a nearly 50-year…