The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida’s broadband service is working to expand access to a federally awarded broadband service in Hoonah, to ensure they can keep the license. “It’s important to defend and keep wireless spectrum in Tribal communities to help uphold and preserve sovereignty and infrastructure,” said Chris Cropley with Tidal Network, the…
Economy
Feds pinch Southeast Alaska skippers for illegally transporting crab
The federal indictment says Kyle Potter and Welch never recorded their harvests at an Alaskan port and took the undocumented crab through Canadian and Washington waters.
Ambitious 20-year plan for downtown Juneau heads to Assembly
Blueprint Downtown is an effort to lay the foundation for downtown Juneau’s future.
Alaska House passes bill that would put more guardrails on property assessments
Supporters say it will make the process more fair and transparent for taxpayers.
Report portrays mixed picture of Alaska’s huge seafood industry
Size is a strength, and the economic value of the industry rose in 2021 and 2022, but employment is declining and recent price collapses are worrisome, the report says.
King Cove braces for salmon season with no seafood processor amid historic price slump
The plant, formerly owned by Peter Pan Seafood Company, is the economic engine for the Alaska Peninsula community.
Airlines are ordered to give full refunds instead of vouchers and to stop hiding fees
In an effort to crack down on airlines that charge passengers steep fees to check bags and change flights, the Biden administration announced new regulations aimed at expanding consumer protections.
Alaska Rep. Peltola stuns home region by defending Donlin gold mine, a project she once opposed
Peltola has joined Alaska’s U.S senators on a legal brief in support of the proposed Donlin Creek Mine in Peltola’s home region of the Kuskokwim Delta.
University of Alaska gets $20M to study effects of climate change on fishing and harvesting in the Gulf of Alaska
The Interface of Change project will support five years of research to boost climate resilience for mariculture and traditional harvesting.
Juneau forms a task force to tackle short-term rental regulations
Most Assembly members say they favor future regulations.









