Juneau Mayor Bruce Botelho is one of three local elected officials from around the state spearheading an effort to resuscitate the Alaska Coastal Management Program.
State Government
Alaska senators look to protect rural post offices
Alaska’s U.S. Senators are part of a congressional effort to stop the Postal Service from closing branches in rural areas.
John Katz resigns after 40 years as state’s top lobbyist
Alaska’s Director of State and Federal Relations in Washington, D.C. is resigning.
Juneau to file annexation petition
Juneau will file a petition with the Local Boundary Commission to annex lands proposed for a Petersburg borough. The Assembly voted last night (Monday) to challenge Peterburg’s plan to incorporate an area previously identified for annexation to the City and Borough of Juneau. It includes all the territory from the southern CBJ boundary and east…
Legislators create Taku River Fact-Finding Task Force
Juneau lawmakers are looking for members to serve on a new Taku River Task Force. The river is the most abundant salmon-producer in Southeast Alaska. It’s also one of the most studied in terms of biology, but with the renewal of mining at the headwaters, many other questions remain. “We’re just trying to find out…
State wants court to order fast ferry engine fix
Alaska’s Marine Highway System wants a court to order the fast-ferry builder to provide new engines for the ships. State officials say engines on the Fairweather and Chenega are wearing out far faster than their warranties promised.