The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pay the full cost to extend and repair Juneau’s temporary levee meant to protect the Mendenhall Valley, and it will expedite its process to choose a long-term solution.
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Telephone Hill tenants must vacate homes by Saturday ahead of demolition plans
The evictions come after outcry by local advocates, who asked the city to halt them until it produces a clearer redevelopment plan. Right now, a developer has not signed on to the project.
State analysis of Cascade Point ferry terminal draws fire from advisory board, Haines mayor
The report paints a picture of the so-called Cascade Point ferry terminal as a project with more pros than cons – especially in the long term.
Wasilla Sen. Mike Shower says he’ll resign to campaign for lieutenant governor
Shower, a Republican, is the sitting state Senate minority leader and has served in the body since 2018. He’s running alongside gubernatorial candidate Bernadette Wilson.
Debate over Alaska’s ranked choice voting continues at Juneau Chamber of Commerce luncheon
According to data from the state’s Division of Elections, Juneau voters appear to support ranked choice voting. The capital city overwhelmingly voted against an effort to repeal the statewide system last year, which only very narrowly failed statewide.
Northwest Arctic continues recovery efforts 3 weeks after major flooding
After assessing the damage in multiple communities, officials said the region is moving quickly to make repairs as winter sets in.
From food to financing, Alaska Native organizations feel the shutdown’s pinch
“Our tribal citizens will have to decide between fuel and food,” AFN President Ben Mallott told a U.S. Senate panel.
Trump plans to nominate state fish and game attorney for Alaska federal judgeship
Aaron Peterson was an early selection of Sen. Dan Sullivan. Sen. Lisa Murkowski offered support late.
Alaska cities and school districts scramble to close budget gaps after state cuts bond debt payments
Dillingham and the Lake and Peninsula Borough are among the municipalities and districts hit by cuts to the state’s school bond debt reimbursement program.
Juneau Assembly approves pay hikes to city manager, attorney
According to city data from 2024, the city manager isn’t the highest-paid employee when it comes to actual earnings. She was outpaced in actual earnings by several Juneau Police Department officers.