Longtime Kodiak resident Republican state Sen. Gary Stevens will run for lieutenant governor in 2018. Stevens has spent almost 18 years in the Alaska legislature. Before that, he was a familiar face in Kodiak’s local government.
Juneau
Juneau investors and CBJ eye AEL&P amid parent company’s buyout
It was revealed at a Juneau Assembly meeting that local investors want to bring AEL&P back under local control. The Juneau utility’s parent company is itself being acquired by the Canadian energy firm Hydro One.
Alaska capital budget re-appropriates half of Juneau Access money
Late last year, Alaska Gov. Bill Walker said he would not pursue construction of the controversial Juneau Access Project. The project’s goal was to improve transportation between Juneau and the road-system-connected Haines and Skagway.
With cut after cut, state food safety inspections stretch years apart
After several years of state budget cuts, fewer inspectors are paying fewer visits — especially to rural Alaska. State check-ins are intended to protect public health, but some places haven’t been visited for years.
Summer tips: Save your chickens, stop feeding bears
Trash, chicken coops, pet food and bird seed are all powerful bear attractants. Fish and Game is reminding residents to keep them away from bears.
Juneau police chief leaves Alaska for Idaho
Bryce Johnson’s last day as head of the Juneau Police Department was Friday. Ed Mercer, currently deputy chief, will be sworn in as the new chief on Monday.
Alaska governor plans to propose tax bill
Gov. Bill Walker says he will probably run for re-election but currently has more pressing issues on his mind …
Neighbor: Couple marking anniversary on cruise
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A neighbor of a 39-year-old Utah woman killed aboard an Alaska cruise says it’s completely out of character for the woman’s husband to be accused of such violence. Dana Nicholls told The Associated Press that he has lived near Kristy and Kenneth Manzanares for about 10 years and they appeared to…
University of Alaska could receive $5 million for capital projects
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will decide how the money is spent at its Aug.9 meeting.
Gardentalk – Sampling potatoes
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski has some tips for harvesting our first potatoes and previews the 10th Birthday Celebration for the Jensen-Olson Arboretum.