The question of how people will get to and from the shelter hasn’t been fully resolved. One past user says transportation to and from it is his number one issue.
Local Government
It’s official: Hotel bed tax and Centennial Hall bonds approved, funding for new JACC rejected
Even though Juneau voters passed two out of three ballot propositions, the Juneau Assembly has the final say on how they are implemented.
Additional ballots nudge Centennial Hall debt question from ‘no’ to ‘yes’
Some 2,000 absentee and questioned ballots were outstanding after election night, with two close races pending in Juneau.
This old Alaska mining town is almost a ghost town. It has everything to gain from Donlin mine.
The school closed long ago. There is no city or tribal council. A proposed mine nearby could change all that. But what’s the risk?
For people who live in remote Red Devil, an old mine’s toxic legacy is not enough to doubt Donlin’s promise
A mine built Red Devil. It also left behind enough pollution to require a federal government clean up, and some people are still not supposed to eat the fish.
How do you revive an almost ghost town in remote Alaska? Ask the 20 residents of Red Devil who are betting on Donlin mine.
How do you you restart a city government? Red Devil residents are making phone calls to find out.
Alaska receives $20M federal grant to support reading skills
The $20.7 million federal grant will be distributed to the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development over five years.
Bristol Bay is outgrowing its wastewater infrastructure. Could a fish tax help fix it?
The commercial fishing industry puts a lot of strain on Bristol Bay’s outdated sewer system. A proposed fisheries business tax is aimed at fixing that problem.
Juneau ballot propositions earn mixed support from voters
Juneau voters appeared to approve one ballot proposition and reject another in Juneau’s municipal election Tuesday. A third proposition was too close to call.
In mostly uncontested election, Juneau Assembly takes shape
The only competitive race was in District 1, which had two open seats. Greg Smith appeared to receive more votes than Alicia Hughes-Skandijs and would serve a three-year term.