The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights is the state’s anti-discrimination agency. In 2011, a legislative audit found that the agency wasn’t doing its job. Five years later, the agency is still trying to move forward.
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More than a decade later, one man’s discrimination case is still in limbo
In 1997, a Chugiak man filed a discrimination complaint against the airport. The investigation into the complaint took five years. Unhappy with its findings, he asked the state ombudsman’s office to take a second look. More than a decade later, he’s still waiting for an answer.
Absentee and early voting opens for general election
Some people are already lining up to cast their votes.
City begins taking public comment on fireworks ordinance tonight
The first of two public meetings is Wednesday night at 6 p.m., at the Assembly Chambers.
Juneau Assembly formally accepts new assembly members
At its Monday meeting the Juneau Assembly swore in its recently elected members and appointed a new deputy mayor.
Update: Teen shooting victim in critical condition
Police also said they no longer need help finding Katherine Milton and Rafael Flores. Detectives met with them Saturday morning and released them.