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Friday Newscast
In this newscast: The FAA shuts down LAB Flying Service; special assembly meeting on whether to pay $5000 for parties for the visit of the USS Juneau; Gov. Palin’s $1200 rebate proposal runs into promblems in the state senate; Pelican Seafoods processing plant shut down by state; Univ. of Alaska gets a C- on the…
Wastewater program change praised, panned
A state plan to take over a major federal water-quality program is drawing mixed reviews. Several industry groups support the change in managing the Clean Water Act’s wastewater discharge program. But some environmental activists question whether it will give industry too much leeway.Related Link: Click here, then on “more” for info about the program and…
Juneau Afternoon – Fri
Man-Auction
Thunder Mountain Tours & Construction Update
Juneau’s new Thunder Mountain High School is nearly complete. The academic wings are finished and the rest of the school isn’t far behind. Tours of the building are available, but an appointment is required.
Thursday Newscast
In this newscast: Sealaska warns shareholders of possible identity theft; gasline bill heads to the state senate with some legislative baggage; a look inside the next big thing for Juneau energy: the Lake Dorothy hydro project on the east side of Taku Inlet. The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports from…
Juneau Afternoon – Thu
Girl Scouts – The Optical Shop – Love, Inc. – Heartbeat Alaska
Wednesday Newscast
In this newscast: House OKs Transcanada pipeline and considers rural energy relief; Sen. Cowdery resigns as head of legislative council — Sen. Elton replaces him; state’s new top cop denies harassment allegations; Juneau School District told to pay for more travel for student athletes. The latest local, state, and regional news is compiled from reports…
Captain, crew errors led to Empress grounding
National Transportation Safety Board investigators say a long list of errors by captain and crew led to the grounding of the Empress of the North in Icy Strait last year. John Ryan reports. Empress of the North at the Auke Bay ferry terminal last year, after the grounding that led to 206 passengers being evacuated…
Juneau Afternoon – Wed
Whooping Cough – Bill Harley