On Nov. 3, 1986, the 28 Juneau members of the Alaska Performing Arts for Peace who traveled to Russia arrived in Juneau on Sunday night, happy to call the event a success. The trip, which was organized by Dixie Belcher, included Juneau’s local harmony group the St. Paul Singers, Eskimo dancers from Chevak, Savoonga and Gambell, rock performers from Anchorage, and more.
Meanwhile, a City and Borough of Juneau committee recommended the Assembly lower the fee to hook up to the municipal water system to between $125 and $200. The committee planned to present a report on the topic in December, which was to include the suggestion to compensate owners who had paid the more expensive amount.
With only a day left until the election, Alaskan voters prepared to elect their next governor. Democratic contender and Fairbanks lawyer Steve Cowper was up against Republican-backed Sen. Arliss Sturgulewski to take over Gov. Bill Sheffield’s seat.
“This Day in Juneau History” is compiled by Empire freelancer Tasha Elizarde, who sums up the day’s events — 30 years ago — by perusing Empire archives.
