Port officials say the issue is not a major concern, and they expect the submerged land to be deeded to the city by the State of Alaska before construction gets underway next year.
Casey Kelly
Juneau’s Filipino community plans relief efforts for Typhoon Haiyan victims
“We’re still waiting for reports” from relatives and friends, says the president of Juneau’s Filipino Community Inc.
Dog owners, trappers come together for “Sharing Juneau’s Trails” presentation
Many trail users like to bring their dogs along for a hike, ski or ride. That sets up a potential conflict with an often overlooked user group in Juneau: Trappers
Local union members learn how to talk about right-to-work
Alaska is not a right-to-work state. But with a Republican dominated legislature and executive branch, it is seen as a state where legislation could pass.
AEL&P parent company agrees to merger with Spokane-based Avista
Alaska Energy and Resources Company will join Avista subsidiary Avista Utilities by July 2014, pending the approval of state and federal regulators, as well as AERC shareholders.
Biomass cleans up its act
Yesterday we brought you the first story in a two part series on the push for biomass energy in Southeast Alaska. Supporters believe wood biomass could be a solution to high energy and heating costs in the region, which continues to be dependent on fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are considered a dirty source of…