The flag that flew above Alaska’s state capitol at the funeral of former lawmaker Elton Engstrom Jr. was presented Wednesday to his daughter, Juneau Rep. Cathy Munoz.
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Kito gets to work as legislature’s newest member
Kito will be a member of the Community and Regional Affairs Committee
French introduces measure to strike gay marriage ban
In 1998, Alaska became the first state to put a ban on same-sex marriage into its constitution. Now, the minority leader in the State Senate wants to get rid of that ban.
New Capital Transit plan boosts Mendenhall Valley bus service
The CBJ Planning Commission will consider the plan Tuesday. It goes before the Assembly in March.
Next step: House Democrats to confirm Kito appointment
Gov. Parnell met the 30-day requirement for filling the seat, but the House minority doesn’t have a deadline to confirm Kito.
Interviews planned for HD 32 candidates
Parnell must announce his choice by Sunday
Democrats use driver’s license bill as vehicle for gay rights fight
A bill that would save military spouses the trouble of going to the DMV has triggered an unlikely battle over gay rights in the state legislature.
Why are Wrangell and Petersburg covered in dots?
Last weekend, in the middle of the night, 100 red dots mysteriously appeared on benches, signposts and trees around Wrangell and Petersburg.
Juneau’s Hilary Lindh reflects on Olympic experiences
Lindh won a silver medal in the Albertville Olympics in 1992
Second child enticement case reported in Juneau
Police are investigating possible links between the two cases