Because the Department of Education hasn’t been answering reporters’ questions, it’s unclear if the latest inactions are a temporary side effect of the Trump administration transition or an actual policy shift.
Juneau
Suspect arrested in two Mendenhall Valley burglaries
Jeremiah M. Houston, 36, of Juneau, is in custody after police responded to a report of burglary in Mendenhall Valley on Tuesday, according to a Juneau Police Department news release.
Pederson Hill housing gets Planning Commission approval
A unanimous Juneau Planning Commission approved the first phase of the Pederson Hill subdivision, clearing a major hurdle for the city’s housing initiative. Now it will be up to the Juneau Assembly to decide how it will offload the 86 lots.
FCC grants first 100% foreign control of U.S. broadcasters
The stations at issue include KINY AM Juneau and KGTW FM Ketchikan.
Eaglecrest Ski Area proposes beer and wine sales
Après-ski drinks are common in the Eaglecrest Ski Area parking lot. Now, the Eaglecrest board wants to license alcohol sales and earn a slice of the revenue.
Title IX investigation brings many University of Alaska failings to light
The investigation lasted for three years. Title IX is the federal law that outlaws discrimination against, or the exclusion of, any person from a federally funded education program or activity because of their sex or gender.
Snow advisory stalls downtown Juneau street work
Crews are working on the first phase of improvements to sidewalks, lighting and the pavement along South Franklin Street. The $1.2 million phase of the project is being funded through marine passenger vessel fees, sales tax and water utility funds. The target date for completion is June 1.
Retrial of Kodzoff Acres homicide case rescheduled for this fall
Christopher Strawn faces a variety of charges including first- and second-degree murder for the death of Brandon Cook at the Kodzoff Acres trailer park in October 2015.
Juneau-Douglas students win over 15 awards in academic decathlon
The students studied 10 subject areas as they related to World War II. Their study materials included math, history, art and music. They competed against more than 130 students from 11 other high schools.
Developers wary of city-planned Pederson Hill subdivision
Boosters of Pederson Hill see scores of moderately priced homes for middle class families. Private developers fear competition from the city. Balancing free market principles against the barrier to home ownership experienced by middle class families is something the Assembly will have to grapple with.