A $2.5 million expansion of Bartlett Regional Hospital would go toward a 4,000-square-foot addition to house the Rainforest Recovery Center. It would take pressure off of the emergency room.
Juneau
Rep. Sam Kito III will not seek re-election
Rep. Sam Kito III is not running for re-election in the fall. Kito told the Juneau Empire he made his decision Friday due to financial concerns.
Philanthropist Allen announces discovery of USS Juneau
Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has announced that wreckage of a sunken military ship on which five brothers died in World War II has been discovered in the South Pacific.
Juneau Assembly punts decision over future of Cornerstone Campus property
Juneau Assembly said it recognizes there’s an acute need for both childcare and assisted living facilities in the community. Unable to decide, it’s narrowed the choice down to two for-profit operators that are expected to re-pitch their proposals.
New state Forest Service leader has Alaska experience
“We spent 23 years together in Alaska and just having an opportunity to come back and re-engage with folks and work on Alaska issues has just been a dream of mine,” said incoming Regional Forester David Schmid.
Small craft advisory issued for Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal
The National Weather Service issued the small craft advisory in effect for this afternoon and late Monday for Stephens Passage, Lynn Canal and the Icy Strait.
Alaska regulators quiz utilities over tax windfall
Regulated utilities benefiting from the corporate tax cut should share the wealth with Alaska ratepayers. That’s the argument made by the Attorney General’s office in a recent filing to state regulators.
Alaska’s top Forest Service official is retiring
Regional Forester Beth Pendleton will retire in April after eight years in the position.
New poll shows Juneau leaning pro-road
A new poll shows 54 percent of Juneauites say they support “the road” in the form of Juneau Access Project. The survey conducted by the McDowell Group asked 402 people transportation questions and was jointly funded by the City and Borough of Juneau and a pro-development group.
Gardentalk – Getting started now with seeds indoors
Master Gardener Ed Buyaski says starting seeds indoors is a good way to get an early jump on the gardening season, especially if the ground is still frozen or it’s still too cold outside.