The advisory board for Juneau’s two municipal swimming pools wants its mandate extended for at least another year. Juneau’s outgoing parks and recreation director said the Aquatics Board has run its course.
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George Schaaf tapped to lead Juneau parks department
George Schaaf, a former Trail Mix executive director, has been tapped to lead Juneau’s Parks and Recreation Department. He will replace Kirk Duncan who retires in May.
Juneau police end policy of flagging flying weed
Juneau’s marijuana industry says that will allow exports across Alaska. The move reverses a policy of flagging commercial marijuana that had resulted in the passenger being denied boarding.
Juneau Assembly sinks anti-NIMBY ordinance
An ordinance that would give the city manager broad authority to override the public process when siting public facilities failed on a 6-3 vote.
Making room at the top: Four Juneau city department heads to retire by summer
The heads of four departments: Community Development, Engineering, Parks and Recreation and the Clerk’s Office are retiring this year. The city is actively recruiting for at least two of the positions.
Era Helicopters sells off Alaska tour operations
Era Helicopters has sold its flightseeing tour operations in Juneau and Denali National Park to NorthStar Trekking and TEMSCO, sister firms based in Ketchikan. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Newscast — Friday, March 2, 2018
In this newscast: Fred Meyer ends sales of firearms and ammo to under 21s Alaska lawmakers want to crack down on derelict vessels City of Homer to allow pot shops on touristy Homer Spit
Alaska SB 92 would crack down on derelict boats
Senate Bill 92 would expand title and registration requirements for the tens of thousands of boats in Alaska. Supporters say better vessel tracking is key to cracking down on derelicts.
Scrutiny urged over Hydro One’s Alaska foray
More than 100 people turned up to Centennial Hall to observe, listen and speak to state regulators reviewing the acquisition of Juneau’s electric utility by a Canadian firm.
Juneau Assembly lawyers up over AEL&P buyout
Hydro One asked the Juneau Assembly to rescind its petition to intervene over its acquisition of Alaska Electric Light and Power. In return it had offered some general commitments that Assembly members felt didn’t go far enough to protect the community’s interests.