Hazy forecast for Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s economy weathered the Great Recession better than most states, and should hold steady for the foreseeable future. But depending on who you ask, there could be gloom on the horizon.
Healthcare opportunity in Alaska erased in fiscal cliff deal
Health cooperatives are non-profit health insurance companies governed by members. They work with hospitals and medical providers to make sure patients get the best and most cost effective care.
Alaskan Brewing Company recycles grain to make “green” beer
Next time you tip a bottle of Amber, Pale or IPA from Juneau’s Alaskan Brewing Company the beer you’ll be drinking will be a little greener, as in good for the environment.
Developers to CBJ Assembly: ease regulations and provide more incentives for housing
The City and Borough of Juneau should relax its planning and zoning regulations and implement tax incentives to encourage more home building.
Alaskans join Idle No More movement
Alaskans are joining the Canadian First Nations’ Idle No More movement.
Parnell administration preps new bill for oil tax reform
The Parnell administration is poised to introduce oil tax reform legislation.
American Petroleum Institute says Shell should move forward with arctic drilling
The top oil lobbyist in Washington, D.C. says Shell Oil should not be hampered by the grounding of the Kulluk.
Juneau’s Brown resigns from Alaska Board of Fisheries
Bill Brown of Juneau has resigned from the Alaska Board of Fisheries with nearly a year and a half remaining in his term.
Juneau Assembly OKs drinking water supply plan
The Juneau Assembly has adopted a Municipal Drinking Water Supply Plan that grew out of discussions about reopening the AJ Mine near downtown.
Veterans group appeals Juneau Planning Commission decision on indoor shooting range
Juneau Veterans for Peace is appealing a recent Planning Commission decision granting a conditional use permit for an indoor shooting range at a proposed gun shop near the airport.
