Dozens of community members shared personal testimony in support of Juneau’s proposed anti-discrimination ordinance, which would include sexual orientation and gender identity as protected classes.
Local Government
Building in a wetland is never easy. In Bethel, it just got harder.
Getting a construction permit in Bethel used to take about 10 days with the city. It could take years, now, if the building site could significantly affect the aquatic habitat.
Ketchikan celebrates new, clean biomass boiler at airport
With state and federal grants, borough Mayor David Landis said the borough’s cost for the nearly $1 million project was about $50,000.
Unalaska explores tax breaks for housing renovations
Unalaska’s City Council wants to look into expanding tax breaks to encourage renovations that create new housing.
Kiehl proposes ordinance to outlaw LGBT discrimination in Juneau
As an openly gay man who doesn’t identify with any religion, you’d think Matt Magnusson would have a minefield of identity politics to navigate working for Catholic Community Service.
Skagway Assembly voices concern over herbicide spraying
Skagway community protests use of herbicide by railroad.
Car crash leaves one dead and home damaged
Man dies after crashing into a Mendenhall Valley home.
CBJ Assembly – 6-13-16
Regular meeting of the CBJ Assembly
Update: After seemingly random downtown violence, residents plead for action
“By stepping up and being a good citizen, he’s doing a great service to the entire community,” Juneau Police Chief Bryce Johnson said of assault victim Wesley Johnson.
LGBTQ community grieves while celebrating Pride
The festive mood was darkened by collective mourning for victims of a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando early Sunday.