The Juneau Assembly Monday said goodbye to retiring longtime employees John Kern and Bonnie Chaney, then welcomed the hospital’s new CEO.
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CBJ Regular Meeting 5/19/2014
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Funny River Wildfire tops 900 acres
A pair of large wildfires have blazed through hundreds of acres in Soldotna and Tyonek.
Report says US participation in Arctic Council lacks coordination, follow-through
A report released Monday from the Government Accountability Office suggests U.S. participation in the Arctic Council lacks coordination and follow-through.
Assembly ignores budget comments on school funding and ice arena
The Juneau Assembly approved a budget that cuts 12 full-time employees, reduces services and doesn’t fund the school district at the highest level.
Democrats gather in Nome to strategize for fall
With their platform set and candidates for most major races in place, the Democrats face a summer of heavy campaigning in preparation for the fall.
Ravn outlines safety improvements as NTSB pushes for investigation
The NTSB took the unusual move last month of asking the Federal Aviation Administration to investigate the Ravn family of companies.
Update: fire warning canceled, city reiterates water conservation request
Salmon Creek reservoir is still off line, so Juneau residents should continue to conserve water
Oil tax referendum groups organize for campaign’s final stretch
With three months to go before the primary election, groups with a stake in the oil tax referendum are ramping up their campaigns.
Earmarks: Congress mulls return of practice that enriched Alaska
In Sen. Ted Stevens’ day, Alaska thrived on earmarks, the congressional practice of directing federal dollars to home-state projects.