A batch of new energy assessors, who live in Southeast villages, are being trained to spot areas that could be more efficient.
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Alaska Attorney General started defending Juneau in a lawsuit. Then it changed its mind.
The Attorney General filed a friend of the court brief in support of the City and Borough of Juneau in its cruise ship lawsuit. Less than 24 hours the state withdrew, claiming the filing was an “error due to internal miscommunications.”
Deep water release required for rockfish in Southeast Alaska in 2020
In two years, anglers sport fishing from a boat in Southeast Alaska will be required to have a device on board for releasing rockfish well below the surface, which is already a requirement for the charter boat fleet. Alaska’s Board of Fisheries made the change during their January meeting in Sitka.
Ray Troll’s Ratfish Wranglers return to Juneau
Ketchikan artist Ray Troll’s band performs two concerts in Juneau. See Ray Troll and the Ratfish Wranglers play a free show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, @360 in the KTOO building. The group performs a fundraiser show at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at the JACC.
Rare metals mining company plans to build processing plant in Ketchikan
Ucore Rare Metals says there no timeline for when the plant will be built, but when it is, it will initially employ about a dozen people and eventually about 30.
Sen. Wilson disciplined for retaliating against aide in press conference
The Legislature’s human resource manager wrote that Wilson undermined an investigation by claiming the incident didn’t happen.
Hoonah man’s sentence for sexually abusing foster child goes back to trial judge
In July 2010, Thomas Jack, 42, was convicted on three counts of first degree sexual abuse of a minor and three counts of second degree sexual abuse of a minor.
Offshore areas opened for king, Tanner crab in Southeast Alaska
Commercial crabbers in Southeast Alaska will have some opportunity to fish in offshore waters for king and Tanner crab fishing following decisions by Alaska’s Board of Fisheries in January.
Board of Fisheries make changes to 2018 Lynn Canal salmon season
When the Board of Fisheries finished its triennial meeting last week, action plans were passed to protect king salmon disappearing from the Chilkat and other rivers around Southeast. The next step? Breaking the plan to fishermen.
Ferry cancellations continue for Haines and Skagway
Haines and Skagway residents have to wait another couple days for ferry service this week. Forecasted high winds and freezing spray canceled the state ferry LeConte for the third time since Friday.