Pick up your dog’s poop as soon as it’s dropped, or risk a fine.
Community
One-stop shop for services, survey planned for Juneau’s homeless
Project Homeless Connect scheduled for Monday, Jan. 28th.
D.C. march for gun control organized by former Juneauite, theater founder
A silent march followed by a rally on the National Mall is planned for Saturday, Jan. 26th.
Shuttle ferry concept not popular in many Southeast communities
Still a lot of skepticism of Governor Sean Parnell’s decision to replace the proposed Alaska Class Ferry with smaller shuttle ferries.
Living King’s dream
About a hundred people gathered at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Juneau Monday for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. All of the speakers talked about the strides our society has taken in terms of race relations since King’s death 45 years ago. They also spoke of the need to keep fighting for…
Chief Browning to retire
Juneau Police Chief Greg Browning will retire at the end of May, after 34 years in law enforcement. Browning, 57, came to Juneau 13 years ago as assistant chief and moved into the top job in 2006. He says he became interested in being a police officer in high school, when he was working in…
Formal groundbreaking for SLAM project
Dirt has been turned for the new State Libraries, Archives and Museum in the capital city. The project to hold Alaska’s treasures in one building is already underway, as contractor PCL Construction prepares the ground behind the current Alaska State Museum. Wednesday’s cold rain in Juneau moved the groundbreaking inside. The museum was packed with…
Alaskans join Idle No More movement
Alaskans are joining the Canadian First Nations’ Idle No More movement.
Juneau hires new library director; Berg to retire
Robert Barr has been hired as CBJ Library Director.
Congress fails to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
When Congress first wrote the bill 20 years ago, it required a check up every few years. But the Congress that just wound down failed to agree on another round of the legislation.