Finding housing in Skagway can be difficult especially this time of year. The Skagway Assembly introduced at its Thursday meeting an ordinance to regulate vacation rentals.
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What’s the deal with Juneau’s barefoot guy?
Xtratufs, Bogs, Muck Boots — comfortable, waterproof footwear is pretty much a necessity here in Juneau. But not for the local some know as “the barefoot guy.”
Haines recycling group promotes zero waste as part of Earth Week events
The Haines community already is doing a lot to promote less waste, but this Earth Day a recycling organization in the Southeast Alaska town is trying to take it to a whole new level. With high prices at the landfill, the community of 2,500 has a big incentive to throw less away.
Court reviews $12.5 million offer for Juneau mall
Aventine Development Corporation has offered $12.5 million for Juneau’s Nugget Mall which has been in receivership since 2015. The as-is deal will need to be approved by a judge in Seattle who will review the offer on April 25.
This vacant lot could help relieve downtown parking woes of Juneau’s state workers
More state workers are being transferred to downtown Juneau. That’s led to a parking crunch around the State Office Building.
Fees for Juneau’s electric vehicle chargers delayed
A controversial initiative to require electric vehicle owners to buy a permit to use city-owned charging stations has been shelved for further study. The Juneau Commission on Sustainability – which criticized the idea – has been tasked to gather public input and report back to the Assembly.