City officials say a year-round shelter operation would provide an alternative to illegal camping and theoretically reduce the number of encampments around town.
Economy
Alaska House passes new version of vetoed corporate tax change
Gov. Mike Dunleavy continues to oppose the bill, a spokesperson said. The bill passed the House 22-17, well short of a veto-proof majority, and now heads to the Senate.
Wild king salmon sport regulations take effect in Juneau area
The fishery opens June 15. The regulations haven’t changed much from last year, but Taku Inlet will open two weeks earlier.
Alaska lawmakers push for continued ban on Russian seafood imports
The ban, imposed after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, is set to expire this year. A resolution is one of the measures intended to help the state’s seafood industry.
Borough mayors urge changes to Dunleavy’s Alaska LNG tax break bill
Mayors of the five boroughs that would host the Alaska LNG project say Dunleavy’s bill offering tax breaks for the gas pipeline would push more costs onto local taxpayers.
Juneau’s 20th Century Theater is seeing new life — and a new name — as Aurora Grand
The historic downtown Juneau building is being brought back to life after sitting empty for years. The people behind the restoration say they want it to be a space for the community.