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šŸŒ± How a Juneau vote just blocked up to $100 million in oil taxes

Hi Juneau! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Juneau vote just blocked up to $100 million in oil taxes
  • Which Bartlett caregivers just earned Juneauā€™s latest Fireweed Awards?
  • What Juneau patients need to know after Bartlettā€™s surgical unit fire

Also on today's calendar: AK Beatdown #41 and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Chilly with rain, with a high of 41 and low of 35 degrees.
  • Saturday: Chilly with rain and drizzle, temps: high: 42, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Cloudy and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 35 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Alaska House rejects Senate bid to impose corporate tax on privately owned oil companies (alaskasnewssource.com) ā€” From the Capitol in Juneau, lawmakers have rejected a Senate-backed plan to start taxing certain privately owned oil and gas companies, a move supporters said could bring up to $100 million annually. The House majority split, with some members warning the tax could chill energy investment, while others argued Alaska is missing out on fair revenue to fund schools and basic services.
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2. 4 honored by Juneau hospital for exceptional care, community service (juneauempire.com) ā€” Four Bartlett Regional Hospital employees in Juneau have been honored with Fireweed Awards for standout patient care and community service, from lifesaving intervention to helping families during grief. The hospital is already accepting new nominations, giving residents a chance to recognize caregivers whoā€™ve made a difference in their lives.
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3. Fire breaks out in utility closet in Juneau's Bartlett hospital (juneauempire.com) ā€” A small fire in a utility closet at Juneauā€™s Bartlett Regional Hospital Thursday afternoon forced temporary evacuation of patients, staff, and visitors, but no one was seriously hurt. Capital City Fire Rescue quickly contained the blaze, and most services remain open, though all elective surgeries scheduled for Friday, April 17 have been canceled while damage to the surgical services unit is assessed.
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4. Pilot hospitalized after crash landing plane in water near Juneau (alaskasnewssource.com) ā€” A Ward Air pilot was hospitalized with minor injuries and hypothermia after crash-landing a small plane in the water near Gull Island outside Juneau on Thursday morning. Another Ward Air aircraft rescued the pilot before troopers arrived, and officials are still investigating what caused the incident involving the Juneau-based charter company.
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5. The City with the Most Affordable Rent Isā€¦ (wrenews.com) ā€” Juneau renters are spending about 17% of their income on housing, placing the city among the most affordable rental markets in a new national WalletHub analysis. The report compares median rents and incomes across 180-plus U.S. cities, with Bismarck, North Dakota, ranking as the most affordable overall and Miami the least affordable by rent-to-income ratio.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does this cat belong to anyone on Radcliffe or Kevin Court?
    It has been hanging around our yard for the past month or so. (Nextdoor Radcliffe Road)
  • Cardinal Health posted a job opening for Manager - Transportation Systems Management in Juneau. Apply here.
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Juneau. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Juneau here.

Ok Juneau! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Juneau

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Juneau

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.