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Juneau voters to decide on school bonds
In a special election that concludes Tuesday, voters have an opportunity to approve or reject two bond propositions to fund the renovation of Juneau-Douglas High School and the construction of a new high school in the Mendenhall Valley. So far, absentee turnout has been a trickle. "I'm hoping people will remember to vote, but I'm anticipating the turnout is going to be light," said City Clerk Laurie Sica.
Governor names new top trooper
 Gov. Frank Murkowski on Thursday announced the appointment of Col. Julia Grimes as the new director of the Alaska State Troopers. Grimes, a 20-year veteran of the troopers, is the first woman appointed to the position. She will be based in Anchorage.
Ferry pulled off route after fire
A fire on the state ferry Columbia has put the ship out of commission while repairs are made to its generators, Capt. George Capacci, general manager of the Alaska Marine Highway System, said Thursday. Capacci said the U.S. Coast Guard and the American Bureau of Shipping won't allow the vessel to resume regularly scheduled service until repairs are made. He said the state hopes to have the ferry running again by Wednesday.
Ketchikan borough seeks state grant to buy cannery
KETCHIKAN - The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is applying for a $5 million state grant to buy the Wards Cove Cannery. Borough Manager Roy Eckert said Wednesday the borough planned to apply for two state fisheries economic development grants, one to purchase the Wards Cove Cannery and another, also for $5 million, to build a new community cold storage facility in Ward Cove.
Biologist: ship likely killed whale
A ship probably struck a humpback whale whose carcass was seen floating near the mouth of Yakutat Bay in mid-May, according to a federal biologist who examined the animal. The whale was struck with enough force to sever its skull from its spine, said Michael Payne, head of protected resources with the National Marine Fisheries Service in Juneau. Payne led an examination team after the whale washed ashore near Icy Bay.
Lisa Murkowski enters long season of fund raising in need of $2-4 million
 Lisa Murkowski says she hasn't had a spare minute since taking over as Alaska's junior U.S. senator five months ago. But she says she'll find the time to raise millions of dollars for her 2004 campaign to keep the seat given to her by her father when he became Alaska's governor. Lisa Murkowski, an Alaska Republican, said she will need $2 million for her campaign. She has $300,000 and hopes to raise $500,000 by the end of June, she said at a Tuesday press conference in Anchorage.
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Friday May 30
Dawn Princess arrives 6:30 am with 1,950 passengers
Total passengers = 1,950
Saturday May 31
Carnival Spirit arrives 7:00 am with 2,124 passengers
Wilderness Adventurer arrives 8:00 am with 72 passengers
Spirit of '98 arrives 9:00 am with 99 passengers
Maasdam arrives 2:00 pm with 1,266 passengers
Total passengers = 3,561
Sunday June 1
Summit arrives 8:00 am with 2,038 passengers
Infinity arrives 10:00 am with 2,038 passengers
Total passengers = 4,076
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New in This Week
Where is the apple cake and who stole my underwear?
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| Roblin Davis, Emily Windover and John Leo - the three Juneau residents who make up Wild Rumpus Clown Theatre - began sketching ideas last fall for their first three-clown performance.
They didn't have a plot, but they did have dessert. Windover brought an apple cake for Davis.
With the pastry, they also had the prop that serves as an improvisational springboard for "In Cahoots," their acrobatic and equally existential clown performance. The show plays at 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 30 and 31, and June 6 and 7, at Marine Park downtown. Admission is pay-as-you-will, and the show is suitable for all ages.
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