...exact cause of death, as an autopsy would. "It could have been a heart attack, but we won't know," Campbell said. "The state owes it to families to know." Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...pockets," he said. Additionally, inflation-driven pay increases and the rising cost of diesel fuel to operate the lifts account for the increase, Duncan said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...and Williwaw also will be groomed. With the upper mountain still difficult, intermediate riders should have a plan if they get on the Ptarmigan Lift, Duncan said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...documents were in draft form. A written request for the incident report was denied by the keeper of records saying the department had up to five days to respond. Greg Skinner can bereached at 523-2258, or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...that could further reduce costs by not requiring as much land for parking, Pernula said. "At this point the city has no recommendation to act on," Kiefer said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...the Alaskan Bar, given the choice between smelling cigarette smoke or B.O., he said he'd take the latter. "At least B.O. is not carcinogenic," he said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...second offenses are misdemeanors that draw the possibility of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, Campbell said. "They will look for smoke," Campbell said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...agreement guidelines make it possible for Bailey to stay out of prison. Pallenberg set the sentencing date for April 17 and Bailey remains free on $10,000 bail. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...in February after they receive training by the Alaska Association of School Boards. "I'm excited to work with a team of proactive board members," Cullum said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .

...marine research center. "The senator's primary concern is that Alaska's fisheries have the scientific support to remain healthy and sustainable," Saunders said. Contact Greg Skinner at 523-2258 or greg.skinner@juneauempire.com .