PTR, busing, nurses, delayed start time, and making an impact in the classroom were among the many topics during recent candidate forums.
Local Government
Hood files as write-in for Assembly District 2
Long-time political activist Dixie Hood will run as a write-in candidate for the District Two Assembly seat.
AJ Mine: perennial question to candidates
Should the AJ Mine be reopened? CBJ Mayor and Assembly candidates have faced that hot-button issue since the city formed a task force last year to study the question: Under what circumstances, if any, should the CBJ pursue development of the AJ Mine?
Mayoral candidates split on ballot measures
Two measures to fund numerous capital improvement projects in Juneau will come before voters next week.
Assembly candidates talk about ballot measures
Assembly candidates are split on how they will vote on the sales tax and bond ballot measures in the upcoming CBJ election.
Twice the ice, but where?
Where should a second sheet of ice be located in the capital city? That’s the question to be discussed at a meeting Wednesday
Park dedicated to peace
A small park on Third and Seward streets has been dedicated as the Bishop Michael H. Kenny Memorial Peace Park.
CBJ employees get wage increase
Most CBJ employees are getting a raise. The Assembly has agreed to appropriate $372,700 to cover a negotiated wage hike for 721 city and borough workers represented by the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, and those not represented by a union.
Planning for USS Juneau commemoration
Planning is underway for U.S.S. Juneau memorial events.
Cruise ships will pay more for CBJ drinking water
Cruise ships visiting Juneau will pay more to hook up to CBJ drinking water come October.