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State gets federal grant to archive oil spill litigation documents
Millions of pages of Exxon Valdez oil spill litigation will be organized and permanently archived in the capital city. The state archives office has received a federal grant to make the documents accessible to the public. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission, commonly called the National Archives, has given Alaska $109,000 to catalog the…
NTSB begins investigation into helicopter crash
National Transportation Safety Board investigators have started piecing together the cause of the weekend helicopter crash that killed William Zeman, of Juneau. Bad weather prevented a visit to the accident site until Tuesday. Senior Air Safety Investigator Clint Johnson says the ERA helicopter went down about six miles southwest of Iliamna. “We spent most of…
Eaglecrest master plan underway
A telephone survey of Juneau residents shows hiking and biking trails and summer tourist attractions are important to the future of Eaglecrest Ski Area.
State looks to fill coastal management void
The Parnell Administration says it won’t offer coastal management legislation. Meanwhile, Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho co-sponsors a citizen’s initiative to re-establish the program.
Drivers struggle with Wednesday morning frost
It happens like clockwork, though it’s not tied to a specific date. The arrival of fall in Juneau is usually marked by drivers still stuck in summer driving mode – caught off-guard by icy road conditions.
CBJ Assembly finalizes annual goals and priorities
List includes support for the State Library Archives and Museum (SLAM) project, planning for less state and federal support, and a timeline for decision-making on the AJ Mine issue.
Eaglecrest master plan public meeting
How will Eaglecrest look 20 years from now? Will the city-owned ski area be bigger? Will there be cabins and condominiums, restaurants and bars?
Windy weather causes power outages in Juneau
Approximately 8:15 last night (Tuesday), a large tree fell on two power lines and a distribution line along Channel Vista Drive, putting the entire city and borough in the dark.
Real estate fee hike draws complaints
The Parnell Administration is trying to explain a proposed 249 percent increase in licensing fees for real estate professionals. The Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing plans to raise the license fee from $275 to $685. Legislators have been getting lots of complaints about the increase. In a House Finance Commerce Subcommittee hearing yesterday…