Juneau voters appeared to approve one ballot proposition and reject another in Juneau’s municipal election Tuesday. A third proposition was too close to call.
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In mostly uncontested election, Juneau Assembly takes shape
The only competitive race was in District 1, which had two open seats. Greg Smith appeared to receive more votes than Alicia Hughes-Skandijs and would serve a three-year term.
Sorensen, Mackey lead the way in Juneau School Board race
Retired elementary school teacher Deedie Sorensen earned the most votes overall on Tuesday, while 187 votes separated Emil Robert Mackey III and Martin Stepetin Sr. in a tight race for second.
It’s Election Day in Juneau
This year’s election for Juneau Assembly members brings some unintuitive aspects of the city’s election codes into play.
New JACC newspaper ad sets off debate over campaign messaging days before Juneau election
While the sponsors say the New JACC Partnership’s full-page ad in the Juneau Empire wasn’t intended to be political, those upset by it feel the ad implied their support for a contentious ballot proposition.
As Arctic ice melts, will the Navy return to Adak?
With Arctic sea-ice melting, shipping traffic increasing, and shifting defense priorities, the military is weighing whether it wants to return to Alaska’s Bering Sea.