The fire was caused by a burn barrel near a Fish and Game camp.
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Juneau affordable housing project challenges city’s permit denial
The city has acknowledged housing as a top priority in its comprehensive plan.
Newscast – Thursday, May 19, 2022
In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly’s annual budget debate is winding down, but it still hasn’t decided what to do about exempting food from sales tax; Around 5,000 people are expected to come to Juneau in August for an Ironman race, and the city is encouraging residents to rent their homes and go on vacation for the week; Juneau’s two public high schools saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases following their proms
Dolena Fox is one of the world’s first female Yup’ik commercial pilots
Only about 6% of professional American pilots are women.
Soldotna Planned Parenthood to close at the end of May
The closest Planned Parenthood location to Soldotna will be in Anchorage, a three-hour drive away.
Juneau budget debate winds down; Assembly members pitch options for food sales tax break
In committee, the Juneau Assembly decided to keep property tax rates flat, against the city manager’s recommendation to nudge them up.
Juneau high schools see increase in COVID-19 cases following prom
Juneau’s two public high schools saw an increase in new COVID-19 cases following their proms. Masks were optional at both events.
Federal government sues state over Kuskokwim salmon fishing rules
The conflict over subsistence has been brewing for a few decades.
Eagle that died in Sitka park tests positive for bird flu
The bird flu is the worst the country has seen since 2015 and has a high mortality rate for raptors.
Legislature approves budget with $3,200 payout per Alaskan after House balks at bigger figure
The budget finishes as second-largest in state history by one measure, but Dunleavy could make cuts.