...It's not some vacation." Eight legislators voted against the bill Friday, saying Peace Corps volunteers forfeit their dividend checks when they choose to go out of state. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...who are incarcerated or on probation. The existing database includes people who were convicted after Jan. 1, 1996. The bill is awaiting scheduling for a Senate floor vote. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...Powell said. The Assembly voted to have another work session on the ordinance proposal Friday at noon. The Assembly plans to take up the issue again during its May 19 meeting. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...is quite possible that (your associations) will generate conflict. If you never have a conflict, you might wonder if you're using your time productively," Corso said. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...standards for coastal management plans. "Only then are we going to have a clearer sense of what will remain in terms of what we can do locally in our program," he said. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...electrical fire hit the Columbia in June 2000, damaging the switchboard and crippling the ship. The ship was out of service while all of its switchboard wiring was replaced. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...Travel has always been in my blood. I get restless," he said. "But once I get past this, I'll probably settle down and become a productive member of society again." Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...north to Haines and Skagway were permitted to stay on board Tuesday night. The ferry system provided dinner. The Kennicott will sail to Ketchikan and be drydocked for repairs. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...down them, brown and black bears will roam. There will be a few small family operated lumber mills, a few people making a living. It's part of our mission," Neill said. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .

...departed Ketchikan on Wednesday. It was scheduled to arrive in Bellingham this morning on schedule, Meyers said. He didn't know how much the repairs to the Columbia cost. Masha Herbst can be reached at masha.herbst@juneauempire.com .