At a meeting on Monday, Assembly members interviewed the applicants for the District 1 seat.
Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk - Juneau
Why Capital City Fire/Rescue is jumping into freezing water
This weekend, guests to the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center can see a safety demonstration on ice.
Eaglecrest to participate in what might be world’s largest ski and snowboard lesson
Twenty instructors will be on-hand to help as many as 100 beginner-level riders glide down the Porcupine run.
Juneau considers options for dealing with its #2 problem
About 7,000 tons of the capital city’s human waste is barged to Oregon every year, costing the City and Borough of Juneau about $2 million. The Juneau Utility Advisory Board released new recommendations Monday on how CBJ should continue to deal with the sludge.
Walker announces new restrictions on state hiring and travel
The governor said the restrictions formalize what many state agencies and departments are already doing to cut costs.
Alaska Fred Meyers could start carrying overdose medication
Eight stores in Washington have quietly rolled out access to a drug that stops opiate overdoses. The chain plans to eventually expand to all its locations. In Alaska, that largely depends on the outcome of Senate Bill 23.
Alaska’s Pot Cafes Will Give Patrons A Taste Of Cannabis
Alaska is about to become the first state to have pot cafes where people can buy and consume marijuana. The state’s marijuana control board recently approved on-site consumption at retail stores.
Beneath the beard with a nearly 30-year Santa Claus veteran
This Santa says Legos and Star Wars toys have been popular requests this year. But sometimes, kids ask for gadgets he hasn’t heard of. He has a planned response for that: “I let Mrs. Claus take care of that.”
Juneau assembly reenvisions local government at annual retreat
Juneau’s late mayor hoped the retreat would spark conversation and help refine city goals.
Juneau keeps conversation going on heroin
Legislators, police officers and behavior health specialists are gathering together this weekend in Juneau for a townhall discussion on heroin. They’ll be focused on finding local solutions to help people suffering with addiction.