Canadian power company Hydro One isn’t interested in selling Alaska Electric Light & Power Company. But the Juneau Assembly still wants to study the prospect of a municipal-owned utility.
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Juneau Assembly reaffirms commitment to climate goals
The Juneau Assembly voted 6-3 to reaffirm its commitment to combating climate change. Opponents argued against interjecting into a national debate.
Cruise ship murder suspect to appear in court for arraignment
The Utah man accused of killing his wife aboard a cruise ship in Southeast Alaska is scheduled to appear for an arraignment hearing 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Walker, Mallott file to run for re-election
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said being unaffiliated has helped him and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott work on issues without concern about party politics.
Body found in Juneau hot tub
The police say it is unclear how long the body was in the water and that the person hasn’t been positively identified. Authorities expect preliminary autopsy results later this week.
Troopers: Youth detainee faces assault charges after chair attack
Johnson Youth Center Superintendent Jess Lujan says the employee who was assaulted is doing well, but is off work. The 17-year-old in the incident, who is from Juneau, is still in the youth center’s custody.
Agreement reached over former Auke Bay Marine Station
The City and Borough of Juneau and the University of Alaska Southeast have inked a deal to share a former federal marine lab on Auke Bay. The former NOAA facility has been largely shuttered since federal scientists moved to the larger Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute on Lena Point.
Potential initiatives would enshrine Medicaid expansion, ACA provisions in state law
One initiative would require insurers to cover people with pre-existing conditions. It also would allow parents to cover their children until they turn 26.
Fall-winter-spring ferry bookings begin
The Alaska Marine Highway is taking reservations for October through April sailings. The schedule changed so the Matanuska can get new engines.
Gardentalk – Harvest Fair and greenhouse management
Harvest Fair runs 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, August 19, at the Juneau Community Garden.