The owner of Ben Franklin said the store has been a part of the town’s history — and his own — and closing is bittersweet.
Economy
State to overhaul Southeast’s 20-year transportation plan
So far, public feedback has zeroed in on issues like ferry reliability and how a new terminal at Cascade Point fits in.
Alaska Air Cargo delays could mean later Christmas packages for many rural communities
Alaska Airlines spokesperson Tim Thompson cited “unexpected freighter maintenance and severe weather impacting operations” as causes for the delays.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy says he’ll propose a property tax break for planned gas pipeline
Gov. Mike Dunleavy plans to propose a two-mill property tax for the Alaska LNG project, 90% lower than the state’s tax on other oil and gas infrastructure.
City plans to demolish Telephone Hill neighborhood before a lawsuit to save it goes to trial
City Attorney Emily Wright said, as it stands legally, nothing is holding the city back from continuing with demolition before the trial is scheduled to begin next August.
Juneau’s homeless shelter resumes day services after months-long pause
The Glory Hall is once again offering daytime meals and other services after stopping them in August due to safety concerns.
Federal lawsuit could scrap Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center improvement plan
After a federal court ruled that the U.S. Forest Service’s plan violated a procedural law, the Juneau resident who filed the suit is asking the court to squash it.
Alaska studies building a ferry terminal at Hyder to connect to the road system
The idea comes as Alaska continues to struggle with the closure of the ferry terminal at Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
Lightning strikes milk run flying from Juneau to Sitka Monday morning
The plane landed safely in Sitka, but the airline eventually cancelled the flight.
Angoon students return home after being stuck in Juneau
A canceled ferry left Angoon students stuck in Juneau for four extra days following a middle school basketball tournament.