In this newscast: Juneau Ocean Center project loses out to parking lot Kodiak’s state park backs away from banning painted rocks
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director based in Juneau. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Alaska Ocean Center loses out to state parking lot
The Alaska Mental Health Trust’s Land Office plans to create more than 100 spaces for state workers on a waterfront parcel it owns. Developers behind a proposed marina and science center say the parking lot deal kills their plans.
Juneau Assembly majority explains annexation bid
The City and Borough of Juneau’s controversial petition to annex four tracts — three on Admiralty Island — is headed to the Local Boundary Commission for consideration. The Assembly majority spoke to KTOO to explain its reasoning.
Alaska Sen. Dennis Egan won’t seek re-election
Alaska Sen. Dennis Egan won’t seek re-election this year due to poor health. Early contenders to seek his seat include Aleutian Pribilof Island Community Development Association CEO Larry Cotter and possibly Juneau Assemblyman Jesse Kiehl.
Juneau Assembly to intervene over AEL&P purchase
The City and Borough of Juneau will petition state regulators for a seat at the table as it reviews Alaska Electric Light & Power’s acquisition by Hydro One of Canada. The Juneau Assembly unanimously approved $75,000 in legal fees to make its case to the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.
Newscast — Friday, Feb. 2, 2018
In this newscast: Bethel Democrat Rep. Zach Fansler resigns from Alaska House National Weather Service forecasts Taku Winds up to 65 mph Alaska Attorney General’s Office files, then withdraws, legal brief in Juneau’s cruise ship lawsuit State of Alaska reports marijuana revenue down for second month in a row
Alaska Attorney General started defending Juneau in a lawsuit. Then it changed its mind.
The Attorney General filed a friend of the court brief in support of the City and Borough of Juneau in its cruise ship lawsuit. Less than 24 hours the state withdrew, claiming the filing was an “error due to internal miscommunications.”
Juneau Assembly eyes renewable energy target
The voluntary targets encourage Juneau to generate electricity, heat homes and businesses and fuel transportation using 80 percent renewable energy by 2045. Juneau currently relies on fossil fuels for about 77 percent of its energy needs.
Juneau Assembly makes appointments to Planning Commission, hospital board
Andrew Campbell will join the Juneau Planning Commission and Rosemary Hagevig Bartlett Regional Hospital’s board of directors.
Juneau medical complex to receive patients in the front, sell pot in the back
Dr. Norvin Perez has permits to grow, sell and process marijuana at the same address as his Mendenhall Valley medical clinic. The curious arrangement appears to be the first of its kind in Alaska.