Monday, January 5, 1998
Truck
accident ties up downtown
The overturned fuel truck that spilled about 300 gallons of lubrication grade oil on
Marine Way this morning was finally righted and placed on a flatbed trailer shortly after
one this afternoon. Crews pumped the 4-thousand gallons of fuel out of the truck
beginning at about 7 this morning, some three hours after the truck slipped off the
flatbed it was being hauled on. Some minor damage was done to the Municipal
Building, mainly to the awning. About 10 gallons of the oil did get into the storm
drain system, and was taken care of by the Juneau Harbormaster's office. No injuries
were reported, and the investigation continues.
Campaign
laws confuse almost everyone
The new campaign finance laws have caused a bit of confusion. The law bans fund
raising during non-election years and during the legislative session. But it doesn't
bar candidates for Governor or for other federal seats from raising funds during the
legislative session. Jennifer Kohout, Assistant Director of the Alaska Public
Offices Commission says Governor Knowles is not barred from fundraising, but State Senator
Robin Taylor is. But Senator Jim Duncan, who is seeking to be elected to the state's
lone Congressional seat, is allowed to raise funds. Legislators have until Monday to
raise money for the upcoming elections.
Kerttula
makes bid for state House
Former Assistant Attorney General Beth Kerttula (ker-TUL-la), daughter of former Senator
Jay Kerttula, has formally announced her bid to run as a Democrat for Juneau's District 3
seat in the state House. That seat is currently held by Representative Kim Elton who
is seeking election to Juneau's only state Senate seat. Kerttula has served as
President of the Alaska State Bar Association, and served on the Bar Association's Board
of Governors. She says issues of interest to her are education, keeping the Capital
in Juneau, state oil and gas issues, and natural resource policy.
Skagway
supports ferries over road option
Skagway residents seem to echo the feelings of their neighbors in Haines, that improved
ferry service is the way to go, not spending $200-million on a road from Juneau to
Skagway. Skagway Mayor John Milke (milk-ee) says residents are concerned that local
businesses will suffer with easy access to Juneau. And if that happens, access could
be compromised if the lone air service to Skagway is unable to fly due to weather, and if
conditions keep the road closed. Milke says the ferry has always been there, and he
hopes to see it continue.
Local
agencies catch tons of salmon
The Glory Hole and the Southeast Alaska Food Bank are the proud new owners of 7-thousand
pounds of salmon, thanks to a purchase with funds from the Alaska Food Coalition and a
free ride from the Coast Guard. Ellen Northup with the Glory Hole says the Coast
Guard brought the fish in on a plane today to be distributed to villages and towns
throughout Southeast.
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