The giant green cabbage, enabled by the midnight sun, is a fitting symbol of Alaskans’ spirit and a nod to the state’s history, said bill sponsor Rep. DeLena Johnson, a Palmer Republican.
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Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost cruise passengers to 300,000 per year.
Canagold plans to drive 98-foot-long ship up Taku River to proposed New Polaris mine in June
The route is up the Taku River, south of Juneau, to where it meets the Tulsequah River, just over the U.S.-Canada border.
Juneau School Board ends 30 minute early release for elementary students next year
Board members cited concerns around impacts on families and a lack of data showing improvement.
Alaska Legislature considers exempting some Native corporations from public disclosure
Current law requires them to share financial information publicly if they have more than 500 shareholders.
Dunleavy issues disaster declaration for flooded Interior Alaska communities
The declaration covers areas near Chalkyitsik on the Black River and Hughes on the Koyukuk River, which were struck by rapidly rising water over the last week.