The Alaska Marine Highway System appears to be phasing out its fast ferries. One is in long-term storage and the other will join it this fall.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
British Columbia exploration boom may not lead to new mines
Mineral exploration companies claim they’re finding more and higher-grade ore across the border in British Columbia. But more drilling doesn’t necessarily mean more development.
Celebration 2018 brings 45 dance groups to Juneau
Dance groups, artists, canoe paddlers and traditional food experts are gearing up for Celebration 2018, June 6-9 at Juneau’s Centennial Hall.
Transboundary mine meeting includes State Department, B.C. reps
The U.S. State Department has taken a role in the transboundary mine controversy. A representative will be part of an Alaska stakeholders meeting June 1 in Juneau.
Ferries fully funded in operating budget
The Alaska Marine Highway System got what it asked for in the Legislature’s operating budget. Next budget year’s sailings and routes will be similar to this year’s schedule.
Juneau Assembly member Kiehl, labor leader Etheridge run for state Senate seat
Two more candidates have joined the race for the state Senate seat representing Juneau and other northern Southeast communities: Juneau Assembly member Jesse Kiehl and longtime labor leader Don Etheridge.
Former Unalaska mayor to run state ferry system
Shirley Marquardt is the new executive director of the Alaska Marine Highway. She’s a former Southwest Alaska mayor with decades of experience with coastal businesses.
Legislature resurrects Juneau Access Project, sort of
A spending bill passed by the Legislature revives plans for a road north out of Juneau. The capital budget also funds a hydroproject in Kake and a fish hatchery near Petersburg.
Sealaska board election short on independents
Only three independent candidates are running for the Sealaska Board of Directors this spring. That’s a smaller number than most recent years.
Sealaska offers burial, cremation assistance to shareholders
Sealaska is helping its shareholders with burial and cremation costs. The Southeast regional Native corporation’s board voted Monday to offer bereavement benefits of up to $1,000.