Cook Inlet Energy proposes pipeline to link west side of Cook Inlet
An underwater pipeline would solve several problems for Cook Inlet oil producers, but other concerns remain.
Emergency planners urge Southeast Residents to plan ahead
When disaster strikes a Southeast Alaska community, emergency planners urge residents to rely on their own stockpiles before turning to the state’s new food caches.
Alaska legislator says he’ll push voter ID law
A Republican state lawmaker says he’ll try again to pass a measure requiring Alaskans to show photo identification to vote.
Test scores will be part of teacher evaluations
Student test scores will be part of teacher evaluations in Alaska beginning in 2015.
SE leaders concerned about ferry plan change
A number of Southeast leaders are upset about the governor’s plan to scale back the Alaska Class Ferry project. He made his announcement Tuesday in Ketchikan. Legislators and members of an advisory board say they should have been consulted first.
Alaska’s moon rocks return to State Museum in Juneau
Alaska’s long lost moon rocks are back in Juneau and on display at the State Museum through at least the end of the month.
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Juneau Assembly hears about capital project funding schedule
When Juneau voters approved an extension of the city’s temporary one-percent sales tax and a $25 million bond proposition earlier this year, it created a … more
Congress divided over possibility of LNG exports
There’s a rift in Congress over whether the country should export its glut of natural gas.
What’s next for longtime lawmaker Albert Kookesh?
Angoon Democratic Senator Albert Kookesh ends his 18-year career at the Capitol when the Legislature is sworn in this January. But the longtime Southeast Alaska politician still has plenty on his plate.
CBJ Finance Director projects budget surplus in FY14
The City and Borough of Juneau had a smaller than expected budget deficit last fiscal year, largely because of belt tightening by the city manager’s … more
