The Juneau Assembly has prevented the aquatics board’s mandate from expiring this year. But it declined to act on the board’s recommendations to expand its powers or contract out the city’s two swimming pools to a third party.
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Purchase offer accepted for Juneau’s Nugget Mall
The Nugget Mall could have new ownership as early as this spring. The Juneau shopping mall has been in receivership following a legal dispute between its owners.
Panel favors keeping Juneau’s mine law intact
Juneau’s subcommittee tasked with revising the mining ordinance is recommending a light touch approach ahead of any major changes. The debate over the city’s mine review powers has reopened old wounds between mine boosters and environmentalists divided over mining in the community.
Juneau Assembly to decide fate of Aquatics Board as empowerment debate resurfaces
The advisory board for Juneau’s two municipal swimming pools wants its mandate extended for at least another year. Juneau’s outgoing parks and recreation director said the Aquatics Board has run its course.
Wrangell Cooperative designing five-year plan to curb outward migration
The local tribe in Wrangell received a $100,000 grant, in part, to curb outward migration. The tribe will create a five-year plan to bolster industry and community services that could keep people from moving out of town.
Prince of Wales residents testify about spotty, nonexistent cell and internet
Prince of Wales Island residents testified about limited internet, cell and landline service on the island during a public conference last week with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska.