New road route for Tulsequah Chief Mine approved
British Columbia environmental officials have approved a new route to the Tulsequah Chief Mine that avoids several traditional Native use areas and eliminates the need for Taku River barging.
Energy Independence For U.S.? Try Energy Security
There has been a long line of U.S. leaders who have preached the virtues of energy independence. Few, however, have explained precisely what this goal means.
Can small wood-gas systems lower energy costs?
Sealaska, Southeast’s regional Native corporation, is testing wood-powered generators at a Hoonah mill. If they work, they could be used to reduce energy costs in other small Southeast cities.
Alaskan Brewing’s Birch Bock wins silver at Great American Beer Fest
A beer brewed by Alaskan Brewing Company in Juneau won a silver medal at last weekend’s Great American Beer Festival in Denver.
Sanford calls for Juneau to lead in Southeast Alaska
Juneau’s new mayor says the Capital City needs to take on a bigger leadership role in Southeast Alaska.
Just after being sworn-in Monday night, Merrill … more
AELP beefs up Snettisham avalanche protection
A second avalanche diverter protecting Juneau’s major power source has been completed.
One injured in Sitka Coast Guard boiler explosion
A civilian contractor was injured Wednesday at Coast Guard Air Station Sitka when a biomass boiler exploded in the station’s main hangar. This incident happened … more
Tour businesses meet, discuss mixed season
About 500 people are in Anchorage this week for the Alaska Travel Industry Association’s convention and trade show.
2012′s cruise season was up, but not everywhere
More cruise ship tourists visited Alaska this year than last. But some ports did better than others.
Health care to lead job growth through 2020
Alaska is expected to add nearly 39,000 new jobs over the next decade, with nearly a third in the ealth care and social service industry.
