Wednesday, January 14, 1998
Knowles
says state is "sound"
Governor Tony Knowles said last night that the state of the State of Alaska is sound, and
he is pleased with the fact that over 84-hundred new jobs have been created in the state,
helping to move thousands of Alaskans off the welfare rolls. Knowles also said that
the mining and oil industries are being bright spots in Alaska's economy, but warned that
upcoming budgets may have to be re-adjusted if oil prices continue dropping. Knowles
also pushed his Smart Start program, which would put more money into youth health
programs.
Vezey
is a minority of one
It appears as if the Republican led Majority is short one person. Representative Al
Vezey didn't make any friends last session when he didn't vote on the budget, saying the
cuts weren't deep enough. Vezey says he was kicked out of the Majority Caucus, but
leaders today told him he could rejoin, if he promised to vote for the budget. Vezey
said he's not willing to do that, and House Majority Leader Brian Porter said today that
Vezey wouldn't be attending caucus meetings, and that the split was Vezey's choice.
JPD
hunts for armed robber
Juneau Police are looking for a man who robbed the Breakwater Inn at gunpoint early this
morning. Captain Michael DeCapua says the night clerk notified them just after 3:30
this morning that a man of average height and build, wearing a ski mask entered the lobby,
and threatened the clerk with a handgun, demanding money. The clerk handed over an
undisclosed amount of cash, and the suspect then fled on foot. The investigation is
continuing, and DeCapua asks anyone with information to contact JPD immediately.
MacKinnon
gets easement nod from CBJ planners
The Planning Commission last night recommended to the Assembly that City Manager Dave
Palmer begin negotiations to trade about 30 acres of land in Lemon Creek, behind Costco.
The Commission also recommended the Assembly grant an easement across CBJ land at
the end of Evergreen Avenue to Deputy Mayor John MacKinnon for the purpose of building
driveways and putting in utilities for two single family homes being built there.
The easement is contingent on MacKinnon getting permits and having a soil stability
analysis done.
Eaglecrest-Admiralty
land trade meeting tonight
A public meeting will be held tonight at 7 so the Forest Service can discuss citizen
concerns over a proposed land swap between the Forest Service and the George family of
Angoon. The swap involves land located at Hood Bay on Admiralty Island and the Fish
Creek Road near Eaglecrest. The George family wants to build a small lodge near the
ski area. The meeting will be held at the Juneau Ranger District office on Old Dairy
Road.
No
snow for sled dog race
Skagway residents are praying for snow. The ceremonial start of the Trail of '98
Sled Dog Race will be held in Skagway Friday morning, but it looks as if organizers will
have to truck snow in from White Pass. The three day race will restart in Fraser,
B.C.
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