Alaska’s national forests will see more cabin and trail improvements under a new public-private partnership. A nonprofit group long involved in Juneau maintenance work is increasing its role in the Tongass and Chugach National Forests.
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Burglaries up 64% in Juneau last year, trend continues this year
Juneau police say drugs and addiction are part of the reason for the jump in burglaries. They also have advice to avoid becoming a victim.
Juneau Assembly asks voters to decide on marijuana tax and permanent sales tax
The Juneau Assembly voted to add three questions to the upcoming October ballot about sales taxes: Should marijuana be taxed an extra 3 percent, like alcohol? Should the long-standing 3 percent “temporary” sales tax be renewed another five years? And should that “temporary” sales tax become permanent?
Goldbelt names new CEO
Elliot “Chuck” Wimberly will serve as Goldbelt’s new president and CEO.
Slideshow: Fourth of July 2016 in Juneau
Want to know what to expect from Juneau’s Independence Day parade? Rashah McChesney skated in the parade in 2016 with the Juneau Rollergirls and shot this slideshow.
Feds call out Juneau schools website for inaccessibility to people with low vision, deafness
In a settlement with the federal Department of Education, the Juneau School District and the other education groups agreed to fix their sites.
PSP warnings for four Juneau and Douglas beaches
Eagle Beach, Amalga Harbor, Auke Recreational Area and Outer Point all have toxin levels that exceed the Food and Drug Administration’s limit for safe consumption.
Video: 3 GoPros and a barge full of Fourth of July fireworks
In one of our favorite Independence Day stories from last year, we find out what it’s like to watch Juneau’s Independence Day fireworks from the barge. See a video of the 2015 show as shot by three GoPros.
New Sealaska board member targets change
Sealaska’s newest board member will continue to push for election and management changes. At least one long-time board member says she’s willing to listen.
Why some Alaska workers turn down pay increases
More money earned could mean less money overall when public assistance programs get cut off.