Cold weather has caused surging demand for natural gas in Southcentral recently and problems for the region’s gas utility, Enstar.
Economy
Boeing declines to give a financial outlook as it focuses on quality and safety
Boeing released its 2023 earnings Wednesday, but the company’s CEO spent most of a call with investors talking about safety and quality. Boeing is facing big questions about quality control after a door plug panel blew off one of its 737 Max 9 jets in midair earlier this month. “We are not issuing financial outlook for 2024 today. Now…
Listen: Peltola touts Willow Project, defends ranked choice voting
Peltola spoke with KTOO about her first term, why she thinks FEMA needs an overhaul, and more.
Chevak hardware store and corporation headquarters destroyed by fire
As of the afternoon of Jan. 29, the electricity was out to one section of the community, and residents who live in about a dozen homes were evacuated to the local school.
Cruise ships dumped 90% less trash in Juneau last year
The reduction follows a 2022 agreement meant to extend the life of Juneau’s landfill.
Proposal to put slot machines aboard Alaska ferries gets rough first reception
Gambling would be allowed only when ships are more than 3 miles off Alaska’s coasts, something already allowed aboard cruise ships.
A dozen executive orders from Gov. Dunleavy draw scrutiny
One order would allow the governor to appoint all nine members of the board that advises state leaders on managing the ferry system.
Visitors to Juneau’s emergency cold weather shelter climb as temperatures drop
The Point-in-Time count, part of a nationwide effort to count the number of people experiencing homelessness and connect them to services, takes place on Tuesday.
Housing is now unaffordable for a record half of all US renters, study finds
U.S. homelessness rates hit a record high last year, which housing experts link squarely to a severe housing shortage that has helped drive up prices.
Boeing’s quality control draws criticism as a whistleblower alleges lapses at factory
Concerns over quality control at Boeing’s factory are mounting after this month’s door plug blowout on a 737 Max 9. New revelations from an alleged whistleblower suggest Boeing could be at fault.