Juneau’s subcommittee tasked with revising the mining ordinance is recommending a light touch approach ahead of any major changes. The debate over the city’s mine review powers has reopened old wounds between mine boosters and environmentalists divided over mining in the community.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
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Newscast — Friday, March 9, 2018
In this newscast: Students, district officials to meet Juneau lawmakers over “Thunderbear” high school mascot sensitivities Authorities still searching for missing Juneau Icefield climbers Iditarod update: first musher reaches Anvik on Yukon River
Juneau Assembly to decide fate of Aquatics Board as empowerment debate resurfaces
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.
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.