Both the ordinance that would have done away with the invocation and the one that would have replaced it with a moment of silence failed to advance to introduction after a 4-4 votes.
Southcentral
Marine mammal camp nurtures budding scientists
The phrase “summer camp” usually brings to mind images of toasted marshmallows, campfires and wobbly canoe trips.
Contaminated shellfish found in Homer harbor
The State Department of Health and Social Services is warning residents to exercise caution when collecting shellfish in Homer harbor.
Gov. Walker hits pause on commercial fisheries commission move
Gov. Bill Walker put a hold on an administrative order he issued in February, saying he needed more stakeholder feedback.
Walker fills vacancy on state Marijuana Control Board
An Anchorage man opening a retail marijuana business has been appointed to the state Marijuana Control Board. Gov. Bill Walker announced Wednesday that Nicholas Miller will serve on the board. He replaces Bruce Schulte, whom Walker removed from the board July 29.
Municipal sales tax could dive due to Walker’s PFD veto
Juneau Finance Director Bob Bartholomew projected Gov. Bill Walker’s veto of about half of dividend funds will cost the city.
Wasps pose a painful problem in Southcentral Alaska
Southcentral Alaska has seen an increase in wasp activity this year. Mild winters are good for overwintering queens, and more queens means more nests come springtime.
Man sought on manslaughter charge surrenders to police
A man sought by Anchorage police on a manslaughter charge has turned himself in. Anchorage television station KTUU reports Kuach Kuach, 19, surrendered Tuesday afternoon.
AVTEC closes Anchorage campus due to budget cuts
Alaska’s Institute of Technology, also known as AVTEC or the Alaska Vocational Technical Center, had to close the doors to their Anchorage satellite campus Aug. 15, because of budget cuts.
Body found on Anchorage road; police investigate as homicide
A man was found dead Monday on an Anchorage road and police are investigating the case as a homicide. The body of the man was found just before 8:30 a.m. in the middle of Campbell Airstrip Road at Mile 3.