Sealaska Corp. President Joe Nelson said the House majority has support from within the Native community.
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Juneau warehouse pot grow gets the green light
The Juneau Planning Commission unanimously gave the green light to a 6,000-square-foot warehouse marijuana grow operation at its Tuesday meeting.
Alaska Department of Corrections denies reports of Douglas expansion
The Alaska Department of Corrections says Senate Bill 91 mandates expanded pre-trial services. Rumors that a Douglas office building could be part of the plan has neighbors alarmed and a state lawmaker demanding answers.
Juneau planning commission to consider warehouse pot grow
Another marijuana grow facility is scheduled to go before the Juneau Planning Commission on Tuesday. If approved, it would add to the growing number of licensed cultivators in the capital city.
AEL&P crews attack avalanches before they strike
Gone are the days of throwing explosives from the air. AEL&P’s avalanche crews trigger slides using a Daisybell, dangling about 150 feet from a helicopter. This is a cheaper — and safer — solution.
Juneau hospital warns of big losses under GOP health care bill
Bartlett Regional Hospital could lose millions in federal reimbursements under the Republican bill coming up to vote in the House of Representatives. It would roll back subsidies for most people and push more health costs to the state of Alaska which has the highest health care costs in the nation.