The 20-minute environmental documentary takes aim at Hecla Greens Creek Mine. After completing the festival circuit and surviving a legal challenge, it’s streaming online.
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Assembly minority wields influence over October ballot questions
Political machinations have left the Juneau Assembly down to just seven members. That’s empowered a three-member minority to block any actions between now and after the October election.
Last-minute entries join crowded Assembly race
There are a dozen people running for four contested seats on the Juneau Assembly. Here’s a quick introduction to some of the eleventh hour entrants.
Perseverance Theatre names new leader
Perseverance Theatre has named Joshua Midgett as its next executive director. He’ll work alongside longtime theater chief Art Rotch who will continue on as artistic director.
Juneau Assembly election status? It’s complicated
With the filing deadline closed, a whopping 11 people are running for four open seats on the Juneau Assembly. Yet not one incumbent is being challenged.
Juneau mining ordinance survives overhaul
Juneau’s mining ordinance has been streamlined but largely left unchanged. That’s following more than a year of wrangling between green groups and mining interests.
Juneau adds third ambulance crew
The Juneau Assembly will fund a third ambulance crew. The addition was welcomed by the union that represents Capital City Fire/Rescue’s EMT/firefighters.
Don Habeger files to run for Juneau Assembly
There are now four declared candidates for two District 2 seats on the Juneau Assembly. Candidates for District 2 must live in the Mendenhall Valley and points north.
Sara Hannan targets true blues in House District 33
Former Juneau high school teacher Sara Hannan has so far raised the most money in the Democratic Primary for House District 33. She’s one of three Democrats actively vying to face independent Chris Dimond in the general election.
City cries foul over Chicken Yard Park driveway
A very-Juneau quirk in lot lines has left the future of a Starr Hill playground in question. City officials say a private driveway that’s long run through Chicken Yard Park isn’t safe or legal.