In this newscast: Rep. Justin Parish announces he won’t run for reelection, the Juneau Assembly quadruples fines for idling in the active loading zone at the airport, the Alaska Airlines and Virgin America merger hits a crescendo, and jury selection in the Mark Anthony De Simone murder trial begins Wednesday.
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CBJ Assembly Meeting – April 23, 2018
The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s regular meeting on April 23, 2018.
Klukwan, Takshanuk Watershed Council unite for baseline water quality testing
The Takshanuk Watershed Council and the Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan have been working together to collect baseline water quality data in Glacier Creek and the Klehini River, which flow into the Chilkat River.
Russian Mission uses smashed runway light as teachable moment
The Russian Mission airstrip should be fully functional again by Tuesday afternoon. Four children destroyed the lighting system by smashing more than 50 runway lights over the weekend.
Watch: Trump host joint press conference with French president
President Trump is hosting French President Emmanuel Macron for a state visit this week. The two leaders are holding a news conference ahead of Tuesday night’s state dinner.
Juneau Assembly quadruples airport parking fine
The fines for drivers idling or leaving their vehicles unattended in the loading area at Juneau’s airport will increase to $100.
Dunleavy brings gubernatorial primary message to Ketchikan
Dunleavy said the upcoming governor’s election gives Alaskans an opportunity to try something new. He questions whether Gov. Walker has had a positive influence on the state’s economy.
Virgin America merger with Alaska Air reaches logistical crescendo this week
Virgin’s ticket counters, kiosks and signage will begin disappear to disappear. Travelers will deal with one reservation system, one call center, one website and one smartphone app.
No oil companies oppose bonds for tax credits, commissioner says
State payments for the credits slowed as oil prices fell. But companies have said the delayed payments have hurt development.
Alaska State Legislature urges Congress to address state ivory bans
The resolution takes aim at state laws like those in New York, California, Hawaii and Washington. Those states have passed broad anti-ivory laws in an attempt to combat the poaching of African elephants.