Fire at Cove View Place Prompts Caution from CCFR Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to a late-night fire Saturday that spread from the ground to a vehicle and threatened a nearby home. CCFR urges residents to use extreme caution when open burning—especially in windy conditions.

Capital Transit Launches Token Transit App Riders can now pay fares using their smartphones with the new Token Transit app. To encourage use, Capital Transit is offering 50% off fares this week through April 20.

City Finance Committee to Review $1.4M in Grant Requests The CBJ Assembly Finance Committee meets Wednesday to consider grant requests from 12 organizations, including $500,000 for Juneau’s Hope Endowment and Social Service Grant Program. Other agenda items include school bond project discussions and tourism revenue.

REAL ID Enforcement Begins May 7 at Airports TSA will no longer accept non-REAL ID licenses at checkpoints starting May 7. All travelers 18 and older must show a REAL ID or other valid ID like a passport to fly.

Alaska Lawmakers Tackle Major Bills in Busy House Session Four key bills are on the House agenda today, including budget matters and proposals to ban cell phones in schools and alter PFD eligibility. The session follows a contentious week that included passage of an education funding bill facing a likely veto.

Senator Sullivan Renews Push to Reopen Adak Base Sen. Dan Sullivan is calling for the reopening of Naval Air Facility Adak, citing increased threats from Russia and China. The Navy has sent a team to assess the base's readiness.

Senate Considers Creating State Department of Agriculture SB 128 would establish a formal state agriculture department and may include mariculture oversight. Lawmakers debated amendments Friday, and the bill will be heard again in committee.

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