The U.S. Coast Guard now estimates between 50 and 100 gallons of oil spilled into Auke Bay’s Statter Harbor on Sunday.
Casey Kelly
Juneau Assembly defines “public place” for pot users
The Juneau Assembly has passed an ordinance that defines “public place” for the purpose of enforcing a ban on open marijuana consumption under the state’s new legal pot law.
DEC, Coast Guard respond to Statter Harbor oil spill
State environmental officials and the U.S. Coast Guard are investigating an oil spill at Statter Harbor in Juneau’s Auke Bay.
Land swap could open Pederson Hill to residential development
A proposed land swap between the City and Borough of Juneau and Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church could open up about 150 acres on Pederson Hill to housing development.
After providers lobby, Walker reverses cuts to homeless programs
Advocates are rejoicing after Gov. Bill Walker released an updated budget that restores funding for homeless programs.
Juneau activists call on Murkowski to take climate change seriously
While Sen. Lisa Murkowski barely mentioned climate change in her annual speech to the Alaska Legislature, a small crowd rallied outside to bring attention to the issue.