The city’s Systemic Racism Review Committee considered the ordinance earlier this month and formally asked the Assembly to reject it. They cited concerns that the change would disproportionately impact marginalized communities and could be discriminatory.
Economy
Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles due to fire risk
Last week, the barge company announced the policy change in a statement due to the fire risk associated with shipping large lithium ion batteries.
Juneau flooding sparks days-long cell service outages in Haines and Skagway
The service interruptions have affected AT&T, GCI, Verizon and Visible, according to Upper Lynn Canal residents.
Regional airline Ravn Alaska calls it quits
The regional airline had been cutting staff and routes nearly from its inception in 2020.
Alaska is set to receive $120M for new weather stations and aviation safety
Industry experts say they’ve been asking for more weather stations for years.
Juneau’s homeless shelter reduces services amid ‘chaos’ and safety concerns
The shelter has seen an increase in homeless people camping nearby compared to other years. Shelter officials say the reduction may cut down on campers – and chaos.