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Tax abatement ordinance for downtown housing, $22 Million bond sale okayed by Assembly
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - In an effort to spur housing development downtown, the Juneau Assembly Monday night passed a tax abatement ordinance for potential developers.
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Juneau COVID guidelines altered by Assembly
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Assembly Monday night approved an amendment to the emergency COVID-19 ordinance, effectively ending the $250 testing fee for non-resident travelers.
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Term expired for Loren Jones on Marijuana Board.
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Jones served two terms on the Marijuana Control Board and has been told he will no longer be serving on the board.
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Eagle stuck in tree rescued
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Captial City Fire Rescue responded to a call regarding an eagle stuck in a tree nearby the Juneau airport.
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CBJ and State release COVID count
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center is reporting seven new residents identified with COVID-19 for the time period February 27 – March 1.
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Army starts recruiting campaign to bring soldiers to Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The U.S. Army has launched a recruiting campaign that targets prospective soldiers who want to live and work in Alaska.
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Virus claims life of Sitka resident
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The Sitka Emergency Operations Center reports it has been informed of a recent death related to COVID‐19.
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New Acting U.S. Attorney for District of Alaska
Anchorage, AK (KINY) - Effective today, Bryan Wilson begins serving as the Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska.
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New COVID-19 cases related to Alaska Legislature reported
Juneau, Alaska (AP) - At least four new COVID-19 cases have been reported in recent days surrounding the Alaska Legislature.
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Avalanche danger decreased from extreme to high along Behrends path
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The City and Borough of Juneau Emergency Operations Center reduced the danger of an avalanche from the Behrends Avenue path Sunday morning from extreme to high.
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Alaska records 10 cases of California coronavirus variant
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Scientists in Alaska have discovered 10 cases of a new coronavirus strain that researchers say is more contagious and potentially more effective at evading vaccines.
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Tax abatement, bonds, pot license matters up for Assembly approval
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - Several ordinances are up for public hearing and action at Monday night's regular meeting of the Juneau Assembly.
