The hiatus in cruise ship traffic to Southeast Alaska is an opening for scientists to gather water quality data in harbors across the state.
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Another record for single-day COVID-19 cases in Alaska
That’s the largest single-day increase for resident cases reported so far during the pandemic.
Juneau judge refuses to block changes to the state’s CARES Act funded small business relief grants
Juneau resident Eric Forrer was seeking an injunction because recent changes in grant eligibility hadn’t been approved by the Legislature
Here are the five finalists named for University of Alaska interim president job
The regents say they expect to announce the interim president on Tuesday after interviews in executive session — meetings closed to the public.
Backers of Donlin Gold mine are suing the research firm that said the mine couldn’t be built
NovaGold’s stock rose slightly after it announced the lawsuit, and it’s now trading at nearly the same price as before J Capital Research firm came out with its report.
Ketchikan anti-discrimination ordinance headed toward final vote
The ordinance — as written — would provide sweeping protections for a number of marginalized groups.
Last-minute deal will keep some Ravn planes and service in Alaska
The sale to Float Shuttle has been cleared by federal bankruptcy court, the company says, and the new owners aim to have federal approval to resume flying in about a month.
Juneau food businesses look to new markets to ride out pandemic
Restaurants and local food producers in Juneau were gearing up for what was supposed to be a record breaking tourism season. Those hopes are dashed. But businesses are finding ways to sell their inventory.
Juneau judge weighs temporary block of small business grant changes
Small business owners are seeking more changes to the same relief program.
State gives Italian oil giant six more months to make $2.7M rent payment on Alaska leases
It’s the third time DNR has granted such an extension in the past three months, citing the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the oil industry.