The forum on Wednesday follows another forum last week where representatives of a group opposed to the proposition shared why they think it’s bad for Juneau.
Economy
In Valdez, the city hopes it’s found a solution to the affordable housing crisis
City officials in Valdez are pursuing an all-of-the-above solution — and they’re hoping to serve as a model for other communities.
Southeast Alaska king salmon sport fishery is closed for month due to international treaty limits
State officials say they could avoid closures like this one if the state adopts different management models.
Local businesses make their case against Juneau’s “Ship-Free Saturday” ballot proposition
The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum where members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future shared why they believe the proposition is bad for the local economy.
Royal Caribbean, Goldbelt launch downtown public Wi-Fi program during tourism season
The connection is free and open to the public, meaning locals and tourists can use it.
Advocates call for a ban on cruise ship scrubbers, citing pollution concerns
Critics say scrubbers trade would-be air pollution for water pollution, and they say state and federal regulators aren’t doing enough to keep Alaska waters clean.
Orcas challenge the Bering Sea’s black cod industry
Orca depredation isn’t just a costly headache for fishermen — it can be dangerous for orcas, too.
Southeast king salmon sport fishery closed through end of September
King salmon caught in any Southeast salt waters may not be kept or processed. They must be returned to the water unharmed.
Bellwether trial in Kroger-Albertsons merger begins Monday
Most Alaskans live in a community where the companies’ Fred Meyer and Safeway or Carrs stores directly compete with each other.
NOAA study links massive Bering Sea snow crab loss to climate change
The new study deepens the connection between human-caused climate change and the crabs’ die-off in recent years.









