The city is holding a housing forum Monday for developers, contractors, homeowners and real estate agents.
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Biomass cleans up its act
Yesterday we brought you the first story in a two part series on the push for biomass energy in Southeast Alaska. Supporters believe wood biomass could be a solution to high energy and heating costs in the region, which continues to be dependent on fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are considered a dirty source of…
CBJ Law Dept. adding staff, may move offices
An additional attorney and administrative assistant will be hired, as the city’s in-house legal team takes on duties for the Juneau School District and city-owned Bartlett Regional Hospital.
City ignored Veterans for Peace settlement offer
A settlement proposal that could have stopped litigation against the Juneau Planning Commission was never acknowledged by the city.
Veterans group appeals Juneau Planning Commission decision on indoor shooting range
Juneau Veterans for Peace is appealing a recent Planning Commission decision granting a conditional use permit for an indoor shooting range at a proposed gun shop near the airport.
Tragedy at Sandy Hook prompts calls for local discussion on gun control
Mayor Merrill Sanford says he’s not likely to call a community meeting to talk about gun control.
Juneau Assembly Housing Committee gets to work
Calling all land owners, developers, lenders and realtors. The Juneau Assembly wants to hear from you.
Juneau Assembly reaches decision on appeal of cruise ship dock permit
The Juneau Assembly has decided if it will allow the city’s Docks and Harbors Department to build two controversial floating cruise ship berths on the downtown waterfront. But its decision won’t be known by the public for a few more weeks. The Assembly met in executive session for more than hour Monday to discuss how…
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.