Feds oppose smaller Sealaska land bill
A new, smaller Sealaska land-selection measure faces opposition from the federal government. The legislation would transfer 3,600 acres of the Tongass National Forest to the Southeast-based regional Native corporation.
What does the country’s most expensive Quarter Pounder with Cheese look like?
Perhaps you’ve heard by now that Juneau has topped another “most expensive _______” list. The culprit this time? The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with cheese.
Great Bear undecided on 2013 drilling season
Two years after executives told lawmakers the company could pump one million barrels into TAPS a day, it isn’t even close to serious production.
Total wages from mining doubled since 2002
A state report shows the value of minerals produced in Alaska more than tripled between 2001 and 2011. Mining industry wages have also surged as employers seek skilled workers.
Second bill proposes smaller Sealaska land transfer
A second measure transferring Tongass National Forest land to Sealaska is before Congress on Thursday. It’s stopgap legislation turning 3,600 acres over to the Southeast-based regional Native corporation.
Bill Could Ease Way To Arctic Port
The U.S. Senate is expected to a pass a sweeping bill authorizing dozens of water projects today.
Alaska’s long-term unemployed to see a reduction in benefits
As federal agencies are beginning to lay off employees and close offices in Alaska, the long-term unemployed in Alaska are about to see a reduction in their unemployment benefits.
Denali National Park set to open for summer
Denali National Park and Preserve is gearing up to open for the summer despite some lingering snow cover.
Marine Highway dropping discounts to save money
Say so long to summer drivers riding the ferry for free, winter roundtrip discounts and printed schedules. The changes are some of the ways the Alaska Marine Highway plans to address a $3.5-million spending cut mandated by the Legislature.
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
