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Mar 06 2018

CBJ ASSEMBLY 3-5-18

By Jeff Brown | CBJ Assembly Meetings

CBJ Assembly Meeting

By Jeff Brown | March 6, 2018 4:22 pm

Mar 06 2018

The derelict Gastineau Apartments, July 21, 2015. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)

Trial scheduled for Juneau’s suit against apartment owners

By Associated Press | Juneau, Local Government

A City and Borough of Juneau lawsuit filed against the owners of an apartment building that had to be demolished with city funds has been scheduled to go to trial Aug. 13.

By Associated Press | March 6, 2018 7:22 am

Mar 06 2018

Juneau Assembly sinks anti-NIMBY ordinance

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Community, Juneau, Local Government

An ordinance that would give the city manager broad authority to override the public process when siting public facilities failed on a 6-3 vote.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | March 6, 2018 3:29 am

Mar 05 2018

A woman crosses Marine Way in front of Juneau City Hall on Sept. 25, 2017. (Photo by Jeremy Hsieh/KTOO)

Making room at the top: Four Juneau city department heads to retire by summer

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government

The heads of four departments: Community Development, Engineering, Parks and Recreation and the Clerk’s Office are retiring this year. The city is actively recruiting for at least two of the positions.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | March 5, 2018 7:03 pm

Feb 28 2018

The National Geographic ship Quest tied up to Petersburg’s drive down dock in 2017. (Photo by Nora Saks/KFSK)

Petersburg OKs cruise fee for 2019

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | Local Government, Southeast, Tourism

Petersburg will start charging a $5-a-head fee for passengers on cruise ships in 2019. Petersburg’s borough assembly gave final approval Monday to the new charge, despite a lawsuit over a similar fee in Juneau and concerns from the cruise ship industry.

By Joe Viechnicki, KFSK-Petersburg | February 28, 2018 11:25 am

Feb 27 2018

Scrap metal and junk cars are piled up at Petersburg’s landfill this month. (Photo by Joe Viechnicki/KFSK)

Southern Southeast scrap metal recycling to restart this spring

By Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | Environment, Local Government, Southeast, Syndicated

Eight Southeast Alaska communities will resume scrap metal recycling as early as this April. The Southeast Alaska Regional Solid Waste Authority is working with Waste Management, a large garbage removal and recycling business. The authority includes Petersburg, Wrangell, Craig, Klawock,…

By Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News | February 27, 2018 4:16 pm

Feb 26 2018

Alaska Electric Light and Power Company is headquartered on Tonsgard Court in Juneau.

Juneau Assembly lawyers up over AEL&P buyout

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Business, Energy & Mining, Juneau, Local Government

Hydro One asked the Juneau Assembly to rescind its petition to intervene over its acquisition of Alaska Electric Light and Power. In return it had offered some general commitments that Assembly members felt didn’t go far enough to protect the community’s interests.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | February 26, 2018 11:04 pm

Feb 26 2018

Public safety task force calls for police cameras in Juneau

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government, Public Safety

Juneau’s public safety task force is recommending police-operated cameras be posted in areas with high crime. The Juneau Assembly has yet to deliberate on the proposal.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | February 26, 2018 11:03 pm

Feb 24 2018

Dan Henry won the race for the second assembly seat by just five votes. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

Alaska Public Offices Commission reviews complaint against a Skagway assemblyman

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | Local Government, Southeast, State Government

The Alaska Public Offices Commission has not yet decided how to resolve the most recent complaint lodged against longtime Skagway Assemblyman Dan Henry. The commission addressed the issue at a regular meeting Wednesday.

By Abbey Collins, KHNS-Haines | February 24, 2018 11:35 am

Feb 22 2018

Mayoral candidate Rebecca Logan speaks with reporters at City Hall after filing paperwork to run in the 2018 municipal election. (Photo by Zachariah Hughes/Alaska Public Media)

News report raises questions about Anchorage mayoral candidate’s past

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Local Government, Politics, Southcentral

Newly reported court records are raising questions about the personal history of a prominent candidate in the Anchorage mayor’s race.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | February 22, 2018 7:02 am

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CBJ ASSEMBLY 3-5-18

Trial scheduled for Juneau’s suit against apartment owners

Juneau Assembly sinks anti-NIMBY ordinance

Making room at the top: Four Juneau city department heads to retire by summer

Petersburg OKs cruise fee for 2019

Southern Southeast scrap metal recycling to restart this spring

Juneau Assembly lawyers up over AEL&P buyout

Public safety task force calls for police cameras in Juneau

Alaska Public Offices Commission reviews complaint against a Skagway assemblyman

News report raises questions about Anchorage mayoral candidate’s past

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