Like most Alaska lawmakers, Juneau Rep Sam Kito III is worried about the impacts of shrinking state budgets. He’s especially concerned about funding for schools, police and basic services.
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Draft Juneau Economic Plan released
The draft Juneau Economic Plan identifies eight key initiatives to guide the capital city’s financial future over the next decade.
Analysis: Juneau voters break for Democrats, back initiatives
Juneau voters went against the national and statewide Republican trend Tuesday
City aims to open Pederson Hill to residential development
City officials are hoping to address Juneau’s longstanding housing shortage by opening Pederson Hill to development.
City readies for Douglas Highway extension
As soon as this summer, the city will be ready to apply for permits to build a pioneer road at the end of North Douglas Highway.
Update: Overdue boater found
Scott Pierce left Haines Sunday morning aboard the 25-foot sail boat Darshan. He was due into Juneau on Monday.
Forest Service seeks information about stolen cedar planks for trail project
About a dozen rough cut, yellow cedar planks to be used on the Dan Moller Trail were stolen sometime between March and May, U.S. Forest Service officials say.
Eaglecrest plans changes to lifts
Changes are coming to the Eaglecrest Ski Area on Douglas Island.