Tow vessel fuel problems preceded Shell’s Kulluk grounding
Chief engineer for the 360-foot tow vessel Aiviq suspects a fuel additive led to the fuel problems that preceded the grounding of the Kulluk.
Southeast Alaska lawmakers will campaign for repeal of “MAPA” oil tax
Governor Sean Parnell on Tuesday signed the oil tax overhaul bill into law, now called “MAPA,” or the “More Alaska Production Act.”
Fourteen shareholders run for Sealaska Board of Directors
Ten Sealaska shareholders are challenging four incumbents for the regional Native corporation’s board of directors.
State unemployment rate lowest in 6 years
Alaska continues to add jobs to its seasonal economy.
The preliminary statewide unemployment rate for April is 6 percent, the lowest since mid-2007. It dropped … more
NMFS announces proposed sea lion protections
Proposed revisions to Steller sea lion protections could lead to more commercial fishing of Pacific cod, pollock and Atka mackerel
Kuskokwim River watch begins late
Ice on the Kuskokwim River is thawing a bit slower than usual, delaying efforts to monitor breakup activity.
State emergency management specialist Karl Edwards says … more
Juneau miners announce 1Q earnings, production
First quarter earnings reports were just issued by Juneau’s largest gold and silver miners.
Coeur d’Alene Mines, operator of the Kensington Mine north of Juneau, … more
Fish Entrepreneurs Show Interest in Adak
Icicle Seafoods closed its plant in Adak last month, but fisheries business on the island didn’t grind to a halt — fish buyers are moving in to fill the void left by the processor.
City and Borough of Juneau keeping track of Marketplace Fairness Act
Juneau officials are keeping an eye on legislation making its way through Congress that would allow states to collect sales tax on online purchases.
Huna Totem starts cultural tourism consulting business
A Southeast village Native corporation wants to export its cultural tourism expertise. It’s opened a consulting business to build on more than a dozen years in the business.
