In this newscast: An Anchorage judge halts the campaign to recall Gov. Mike Dunleavy once again, the Juneau police officer who shot and killed a man last month is back at work after being on leave, oral arguments began this week in the lawsuit over Sitka Sound’s herring fishery, Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans a trip to Wrangell and a plane evacuating Americans from Wuhan, China stops briefly in Anchorage.
Adelyn Baxter, KTOO
Four Alaskans win cash prizes in first-ever PFD education raffle
The raffle is designed to raise money for K-12 education by allowing Alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to enter.
Newscast — Monday, Jan. 27, 2020
In this newscast:
State regulators approve licenses for Alaska’s first two marijuana dispensaries to allow on-site consumption,
North Pole Rep. Tammie Wilson announces her resignation from the Alaska Legislature after 10 years,
and a look at avalanche conditions and safety tips in the Juneau area.
Alaska DOC reverses plans to send prison inmates out of state
Back in October, Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom said Alaska’s prison population had ballooned after a law that enforces stricter sentencing went into effect.
Juneau’s leaders discuss priorities heading into new legislative session
At the end of last year’s legislative session, Juneau found itself on the hook for more than $5 million in cost shifts from the state.
High winds cause damage, closures across Juneau
The National Weather Service in Juneau reported gusts of more than 100 mph in downtown Thursday morning.
Juneau makes plans to impound abandoned tugboat after it drags anchor
Strong winds and high tides caused the tugboat Lumberman to drag anchor and drift south, raising concerns that it could endanger private or public property.
Juneau warns residents to check pipes to prevent freezing as temperatures dip
Below-average temperatures across the northern panhandle this weekend could complicate things for Juneau residents.
Norwegian Cruise Line starts planning new Juneau dock as community weighs tourism questions
As an executive from Norwegian Cruise Line made the rounds this week to talk about plans for a new private dock downtown, neighborhood associations came together for the first time to share their own thoughts on the industry.
Homer city manager to be Juneau’s new public works and engineering director
The City and Borough of Juneau announced Katie Koester as the new public works and engineering director on Monday. Former Director Mike Vigue retired earlier this month.