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Local Government
Assembly says slow down in Auke Bay corridor
The Juneau Assembly wants a say on the speed limit in the Auke Bay corridor.
CCFR tries to ease sticker shock from new fire insurance rates
Some Juneau homeowners are seeing a huge spike in their fire insurance rates based on new industry estimates for how long it takes firefighters to respond to their homes.
Planning commission greenlights cellphone tower on Montana Creek Road
GCI representative Wayne Haerer said the site will enhance the signal strength for voice, digital data and text to the Mendenhall Valley, where the signal is inadequate.
Assembly approves $29 million for new docks
Another piece of financing for Juneau’s controversial new cruise ship docks on the downtown waterfront is in place.
Juneau Assembly expected to approve $29 million in port revenue bonds
The amount is just a portion of the total cost neeeded to complete two floating Panamax cruise ship berths on the downtown waterfront.
Bartlett Regional Hospital hires new CFO
Bartlett Regional Hospital has hired a new Chief Financial Officer.
West Juneau residents worry about health, safety issues from condemned home
CBJ says efforts are underway to clean up the lot and assess the home’s structural intregrity. The owner says he’s making progress.
CBJ water utility priorities shift with good weather, corroded pipes
Good weather and corroded water pipes have caused a delay in the city’s annual water line flushing. Water Utility Superintendent Dave Crabtree said work will not be completed until September 14.
Juneau officials look for best way to manage assets
In response to questions from the Assembly and public, Juneau City Manager Kim Kiefer says she’ll develop a comprehensive list of deferred maintenance needs at city facilities.