The U.S. Postal Service says Alaska’s pot businesses can’t mail their state tax payments. Without guidance from the Justice Department or an act of Congress, the postal office is blocking attempts to mail tax payments to the state tax office in Anchorage.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Juneau police propose expansion of patrol car fleet
The Juneau Police Department wants to expand its fleet of market patrol cruisers so that officers can take them home after work. The Juneau Assembly will weigh the $210,000 proposal.
Bartlett CEO: A decade under House GOP health care bill could cost hospital $69 million
Juneau’s hospital could lose $69 million over 10 years under the House GOP’s health care bill. Alaska’s health care sector is making its case to the U.S. Senate in Washington.
Eaglecrest Ski Area names new general manager
Eaglecrest Ski Area’s next general manager will be David Scanlan. The former Kenai Peninsula business owner has run a community owned ski area in Maine since 2013.
Newscast – Friday, May 5, 2017
In this newscast: Police arrest Thane Road stabbing suspect at Switzer Mobile Home Park All-women art collective debuts at First Friday in downtown Juneau
Police: Thane Road stabbing suspect arrested
A fugitive accused of seriously wounding a Juneau man with a knife is being held at the Lemon Creek Correctional Facility. The 24-year-old victim is recovering in the Seattle area.