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Feb 19 2019

With winter snow trails, North Slope Borough hopes to offer residents a safe path over tundra

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Community, Economy, Local Government, North Slope, Transportation

“Near-deaths and freezing, running out of gas are some of the issues surrounding being able to go between communities,” said Gordon Brower, director of the North Slope Borough’s Planning and Community Services Department.

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | February 19, 2019 3:16 pm

Feb 12 2019

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Feb. 11, 2019

By KTOO News Department | CBJ Assembly Meetings

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s regular meeting on Feb. 11, 2019.

By KTOO News Department | February 12, 2019 4:27 pm

Feb 12 2019

A sign welcomes visitors to Yakutat, a northern Southeast community of about 650 residents. (Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska)

Southeast Alaska tribe takes initial steps to create their own tribal court

By Tripp Crouse, KNBA-Anchorage | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Crime & Courts, Federal Government, Local Government, Public Safety, Southeast

Yakutat Tlingit Tribe recently was awarded two grants to start their own tribal court system. The tribe’s executive director says it’s a demonstration of the tribe’s self-determination.

By Tripp Crouse, KNBA-Anchorage | February 12, 2019 3:18 pm

Feb 09 2019

The Petersburg Borough Assembly voted Feb. 6, 2019 against filling a vacant position in the police department. (Photo by KFSK)

Petersburg assembly waits on state budget, police job unfilled

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK | Community, Economy, Local Government, Public Safety, Southeast, State Government

Uncertainty about next year’s spending by the state of Alaska is trickling down to local governments. Expecting spending cuts, Petersburg’s borough assembly voted against filling a vacant position in the police department — at least until a proposed state spending plan is unveiled later this month.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK | February 9, 2019 6:15 pm

Feb 06 2019

Mental health trust will finally sell its downtown Juneau subport lot

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Local Government, Mental Health

Marketing will begin this winter leading up to an auction and, if things go to plan, a new owner will be named this summer. The waterfront lot’s value is estimated at $3 million.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | February 6, 2019 6:22 pm

Feb 05 2019

The engineering firm DOWL prepared this 35 percent review plan of a proposed Valley Transit Center for the City and Borough of Juneau.

Juneau moves forward with plan for new Valley Transit Center

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government, Transportation

There are a lot of steps before construction can happen. There’s a private land sale to be finalized, the new owner will need to subdivide the property and a federal transportation grant application is also pending.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | February 5, 2019 11:52 am

Feb 04 2019

Metlakatla approves observance of daylight saving time

By Associated Press | Local Government, Southeast, Transportation

Residents in the Southeast Alaska community approved the change in a special election in December. Alaska merged its four time zones into one in 1983, but Metlakatla opted out.

By Associated Press | February 4, 2019 11:05 am

Jan 31 2019

Incoming city Finance Director Jeff Rogers. (Photo courtesy of the City and Borough of Juneau.)

Jeff Rogers to take over as Juneau’s finance department director

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government

Rogers comes from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, where he directs administrative services. He will replace Bob Bartholomew, who is retiring in July.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 31, 2019 11:49 am

Jan 30 2019

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Jan. 28, 2019

By KTOO News Department | CBJ Assembly Meetings

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s regular meeting on Jan. 28, 2019.

By KTOO News Department | January 30, 2019 2:21 pm

Jan 29 2019

The Archipelago Lot sits between the downtown library and Pier 49 on South Franklin Street. The proposed land exchnage would see the tidelands decked over to create a pedestrian plaza and bus staging area. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Juneau Assembly approves passenger fee funding for waterfront development

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government, Tourism

Three days after the final ruling over how the city spends passenger fees, the Juneau Assembly approved a downtown waterfront improvement package Monday that will be paid for in large part with those fees.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | January 29, 2019 11:49 am

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With winter snow trails, North Slope Borough hopes to offer residents a safe path over tundra

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Feb. 11, 2019

Southeast Alaska tribe takes initial steps to create their own tribal court

Petersburg assembly waits on state budget, police job unfilled

Mental health trust will finally sell its downtown Juneau subport lot

Juneau moves forward with plan for new Valley Transit Center

Metlakatla approves observance of daylight saving time

Jeff Rogers to take over as Juneau’s finance department director

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Jan. 28, 2019

Juneau Assembly approves passenger fee funding for waterfront development

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