Industry representatives are telling Southeast leaders they need to oppose the Stand for Salmon initiative and related legislation.
Juneau
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.
Public input sought on Juneau mining code’s future
The public can weigh in on whether Juneau should revamp its mining ordinance. The Juneau Assembly’s mining subcommittee will begin deliberations March 1.
Small craft advisory issued for parts of Southeast Alaska
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a small craft advisory for Lynn Canal, Icy Strait and Cross Sound until this afternoon. A small craft advisory for seas in Cross Sound will remain in effect.
Man arrested on DUI charge with a 0.363 breath alcohol content
Juneau police arrested a man on a DUI charge after they determined his breath alcohol content was more than four times the legal driving limit. Jeffrey Lacey, 38, was stopped Sunday in the 200 block of Front Street.
Juneau Assembly approves 24-hour anchor rule
Vessels outside Juneau’s harbors in city waters will need a permit if they drop anchor for more than 24 hours. Port officials say the rule change is designed to prevent derelicts.
Funter Bay dropped from Juneau’s annexation plan
Funter Bay and its watershed has been dropped from the City and Borough of Juneau’s controversial annexation plan. But other parts of Admiralty Island opposed by Angoon will remain in the petition to the Local Boundary Commission.
State agency kills controversial Juneau parking plan
The Alaska Department of Administration has canceled a deal to turn a waterfront parcel into parking for state workers. Juneau city officials have urged the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority to sell the land to developers behind proposed Alaska Ocean Center.
Freezing drizzle, rain may impact midday travel
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory in effect until noon Monday. The advisory is for the Icy Strait corridor, which includes Juneau, Gustavus and Hoonah.