Rep. David Guttenberg, a Democrat from Fairbanks, didn’t know about the protest, but addressed the Fairbanks Four on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Jeremy Hsieh
Local News Reporter, KTOO
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JPD: 10 cases of bicycle and accessories thefts so far this month
An Oct. 12 theft of bike lights at Glacier Valley Elementary School was caught on surveillance video.
Erosion may force Brotherhood Bridge Trail closure
igh water on the Mendenhall River and erosion may force the Juneau park officials to close the Kaxdigoowu Heen Dei Trail, aka the Brotherhood Bridge Trail.
Fewer than 1 in 4 voters turned out for last week’s election
It was the third lowest voter turnout in three decades. The local officials selected direct spending of more than $300 million dollars a year and set school district policies.
Fisk beats Sanford in race for Juneau mayor
The new mayor was the only change to the Juneau Assembly to come out of the elections. Assemblymen Loren Jones and Jerry Nankervis will both retain their seats for second terms.
Potential valley transit center site identified
City Engineering Director Rorie Watt said the site, which is privately owned, could accommodate a park-and-ride for about a dozen cars at first, and later 30 if a pond is filled.
New bus routes take effect Nov. 2
The new Capital Transit routes add service to Riverside Drive, but reduce service elsewhere.
Local coffee houses peg discount to Tuesday’s voter turnout
The better the turnout in Tuesday’s municipal elections, the cheaper the coffee on Wednesday.
Rifle, laptop stolen from Jordan Avenue business
The business’s window was broken and items taken the night of Sept. 28 in the 2200 block of Jordan Avenue.
Watch: Juneau Votes assembly candidate debate
About 40 people attended a debate between the candidates for Juneau Assembly on Tuesday. Watch the debate here.