On top of the fuel shortage, a blizzard last weekend broke water lines and drained the island’s water tanks.
Economy
ANCSA made only Alaska Natives born before December 1971 corporate shareholders. Those born after want change
Some Alaska Native leaders say that issuing shares to descendants is an obvious choice to help preserve Native corporations’ Indigenous character and distinguish them from traditional capitalist businesses.
You may soon be able to renew your passport online, instead of sending in documents
A new executive order from President Joe Biden hopes to cut down on the amount of time people spend accessing all kinds of government services.
Gov. Dunleavy’s latest budget would fund $2,500 PFDs, public safety initiatives and big infrastructure projects
Dunleavy continues to call for an additional $1,250 PFD payment to increase the amount paid this year, which was $1,114.
Seaweed and shellfish farming in Alaska could get a big boost from federal grant
The U.S. Economic Development Administration announced this week that the proposed mariculture project is among 60 finalists for a Build Back Better Regional Challenge grant.
Indigenous-led conservation and development effort gets $2M boost from foundations
A pair of million-dollar donations come from the Anchorage-based Rasmuson Foundation and Los Angeles-based Edgerton Foundation.
Fishing council ties bycatch limits on Bering Sea trawlers to halibut abundance
The action caps — at least for now — a six-year debate about curbing halibut bycatch in Alaska.
Proposed Ambler project underscores promise and peril of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act
Ambivalence about the Ambler road and mine projects extends across the Upper Kobuk River region, where jobs could support subsistence but development could jeopardize it.
Juneau city officials figuring out how to spend less-than-usual cruise ship tax money
The city is asking for input from city departments and the public on how it should spend money from the marine passenger fees.
Business aboard cruise ships will be subject to Juneau sales tax next year
The Juneau Assembly voted Monday to partially repeal a sales tax exemption for cruise ships in Juneau waters.