Anchorage Republican Sen. Cathy Giessel said, “I believe we have come to an agreement. We’re still working out details, but I feel very optimistic.”
Juneau
Indictments handed up on transit center death, visitor center burglary cases
David Evenson was indicted on manslaughter and criminally homicide charges while Mack Parker was indicted on charges of burglary, theft, and criminal mischief.
Mod Carousel brings boylesque world premiere to Juneau
For eight years Seattle-based boylesque collective Mod Carousel blurs gender expression in Alaska. It’s newest show, Gilded makes its world premiere in Alaska. Juneau residents will be treated to the world premiere of a dance production this weekend.
Gardentalk – Invasive species
Orange hawkweed, reed canary grass and Japanese knotweed are some of the species that have been seen in the Juneau area this season. Mitigation measures include manually pulling them out, spraying herbicide, or covering the buried roots with black plastic.
Juneau Assembly eyes raising hotel bed tax, sets sales tax funding plan
In vote after vote, a divided Juneau Assembly set its list of $47 million in sales tax-funded projects. Infrastructure for wastewater, drinking water, municipal buildings and airport improvements are high on the list.
Newly found disease could threaten Southeast Alaska spruce
A fungus that’s damaged trees in Southcentral and Interior Alaska has been discovered in Southeast. But there’s a chance its spread could be stopped.
Far apart politically and geographically, lawmakers talk oil and gas taxes
Most senators met in Juneau for a floor session for the first time since the Legislature passed the budget on June 22. But most House majority members were out of town.
Juneau Assembly weighs competing proposals for sales tax funding
The Juneau Assembly is deciding this week which projects would be eligible for sales tax funding. Voters will likely be asked in October whether to extend 1 percent of the local sales tax for another five years.
Ed Mercer promoted to chief of Juneau Police Department
The Juneau Police Department’s deputy chief is being promoted to the top job. Ed Mercer will replace outgoing chief Bryce Johnson at the end of July.
No injuries reported after cement truck rolls over near Dredge Lake
The cab of the truck was partially crushed, though Juneau police dispatch reports no injuries.