It’s been nearly a year since the City and Borough of Juneau demolished the Gastineau Apartments. Now the city is taking the owners to court to recoup some of the $1.4 million spent tearing it down.
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Could ticketing the homeless help downtown Juneau?
The Juneau Police Department says that under the proposed ordinance anyone caught camping downtown who refuses to move could be arrested for disorderly conduct – a jailable offense.
Four Native institutions urge Juneau Assembly to abandon ‘camping’ ordinance
The four leaders say removing campers from downtown district can be done in “a humane and compassionate” way by establishing a campsite elsewhere.
Bartlett hospital reaches agreement with union
The Juneau Assembly will be asked next week to approve $3.06 million in pay increases for employees at Bartlett Regional Hospital. That’s after the city-owned hospital’s board of directors approved a tentative agreement with its unionized workforce after more than a year of negotiations that ended with the help of federal mediators.
Juneau’s legislators talk fiscal crisis with Assembly
Juneau’s state legislative delegation told a half-dozen members of the Juneau Assembly on Thursday morning that the state’s budget outlook isn’t rosy. Democratic Sen. Dennis Egan said there are real risks to middle-class public sector jobs under threat by budget cuts.
Police chief: Crime bill flaws and budget cuts fueling local burglaries
Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johson said the crime bill made it less risky to commit property crime and its intended rehabilitation options haven’t come online yet. At the same time, state prosecutors are pursuing fewer cases because of state budget cuts.
Watch Gov. Bill Walker’s State of the State address
Alaska Gov. Bill Walker will give his State of the State address from the Alaska State Capitol. Live coverage on Gavel Alaska and KTOO begins at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18.
Appeals court rejects application to review convicted Juneau murderer’s sentence
Jason Coday was ordered to serve a combined sentence of 101 years in prison for the murder of 26-year-old Simone Kim in August 2006.
Centennial Hall to host annual legislative reception
The 32nd annual Legislative Welcome Reception will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Centennial Hall. The event is free and The Prospector Hotel will provide food.
Follow the opening session of the Alaska Legislature live at 1 p.m.
The 30th Alaska Legislature gavels in Tuesday to begin its 90-day session, along with live Gavel Alaska television and streaming coverage of the proceedings.