Hot springs owner disputes land appraisal
The owner of a resort east of Fairbanks wants to expand by buying Fairbanks North Star Borough land but not at the asking price.
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.
Pebble Review Panel Finds Flaws With Baseline Studies
Members of a science panel sponsored by the Pebble Partnership are criticizing the Partnership’s own research.
Murkowski: Fed clean-up plan ‘dead on arrival’
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski says a proposal to have the state help pay for clean-up of abandoned federal well sites in the Alaska arctic is “dead on arrival.”
Buccaneer to drill in ConocoPhillips unit
Buccaneer Energy and ConocoPhillips have come to an agreement allowing Buccaneer to drill for oil in the North Cook Inlet unit.
State estimates referendum costs at up to $2.5M
The state estimates it could cost up to $2.5 million to implement a repeal of Alaska’s recently approved oil tax structure.
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.
Seafood industry boosts Alaska seasonal employment
Seasonal employment is heating up in Alaska as the seafood industry takes on temporary workers.
Parnell administration shifts focus from oil to natural gas
The state is looking at the issue of getting a natural gas project online from multiple angles.
First full cruise season under new rules start
This first cruise ship of the season arrived in Juneau this morning.
