At one point both the city of Juneau and University of Alaska Southeast were working on a joint plan to acquire the property but that stalled last year. Both have ambitious plans on how to develop the prime waterfront property on Auke Bay.
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Juneau man appears in court after allegedly stabbing his girlfriend
Brent Sanders, 26, faces a single charge of attempted murder and two charges of felony assault for the Jan. 31 incident.
Juneau Human Rights Commission ‘deeply concerned’ over Trump’s executive orders on immigration
Three commissioners with input from several community members at the Tuesday meeting drafted the statement.
Suspect in stabbing of Juneau woman ID’d; victim listed in fair condition
A 37-year-old woman was medevaced to Anchorage after she was found with a knife in her head, and multiple stab wounds in her back in a Mendenhall Valley apartment.
Walker criticizes Trump’s handling of refugee issue
Walker said his experience in local government taught him to focus on the process used to reach decisions.
Phony money circulating in Juneau, police warn
Nine incidents of using fake or counterfeit money have been reported by local business, according to a Juneau Police Department news release.
Two fires, same downtown Juneau house
Two-story house with an apartment at 623 Basin Road is considered to be a total loss. Cause of the original fire is still undetermined.
More than 150 in Juneau protest executive orders limiting immigration
A group of protesters stood at the Capitol steps to show support for refugees and immigrants Monday morning. National protests sprung up in the wake of President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders limiting immigration.
Charity for school kids just underneath fundraising goal
Feeding Juneau’s Future spends almost $2,000 per week to feed school kids who might not eat regularly at home.
Alaska lawmakers mull spending cap amid deficit
Many Republican legislators are pushing for a tighter cap on state spending than the limit enshrined in Alaska’s constitution more than 30 years ago. It’s being billed as a way to restore public confidence in lawmakers’ ability to responsibly manage state dollars. But not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. Under the existing cap, which…