The charter creating the Juneau Aquatics Board — which manages both swimming pools — expires May 28. It’ll be up to the Assembly to extend its life or replace it and the public has a chance to weigh in at a pair of meetings.
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Sentencing hearing set for visitor center burglar
Mack Parker, 52, will be sentenced March 30 on charges of second-degree burglary and violating conditions of release.
Winter advisory issued for Juneau; 2 to 5 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Juneau and northern Admiralty Island. The advisory is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday.
Sitka artist will help create burial ground monument for Douglas school
Sitka artist Nick Galanin has been chosen by the City and Borough of Juneau create an original work for a Native burial ground monument at an elementary school.
Mallott lambastes Juneau’s annexation bid
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott said Juneau is not behaving like a good neighbor. During a Wednesday speech to the Southeast Conference Mid Session Summit, he lambasted officials for trying to annex parts of nearby Admiralty Island.
Walker chooses Sutton resident for Senate after Republicans reject top pick
Braund’s posts on Facebook contain potentially controversial material.
Juneau’s state workforce seeks more parking
The Alaska Department of Administration is moving more state workers into the State Office Building. Commissioner Leslie Ridle tells KTOO that means the state will need more downtown parking for its downtown workforce.
Industry leaders say salmon initiative would hinder development
Industry representatives are telling Southeast leaders they need to oppose the Stand for Salmon initiative and related legislation.
Three people arrested on DUI charge after slick road conditions
The Juneau Police is reporting that, overnight, two different vehicles went into the ditch, and another was in a single-vehicle crash. All three drivers were arrested on a DUI charge.
A good sign for Native artist after Etsy relists his sea otter crafts
Etsy says it’s moving away from local and national laws — such as the U.S. Endangered Species Act — and toward international standards. But that means it’s excluding items made by Alaska Native artists that might use walrus ivory or certain animal pelts.