Seven major cruise lines face penalties for polluting the air while sailing Alaska waters. The state has issued 18 notices of violation involving 48 instances.
Southeast
Unified voice needed for federal response to B.C. mines
Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott says the state will share its knowledge and ask for input on Canadian mines near rivers that flow into Alaska. He wants others with transboundary mine concerns to join forces.
State funding cuts force Haines mental health provider to merge with SEARHC
A Haines nonprofit that has provided behavioral health care in the Upper Lynn Canal for 30 years is consolidating with the local tribal health center because of state budget reductions and an increased demand for services.
Why SEARHC thinks paying for 8 weeks of parental leave will save money
“We believe our employees that are healthier, happier, will be here at work more frequently, provide the better kind of service into our community and at the end, (it) saves money,” says SEARHC’s Peggy Kadlec.
Ketchikan man accused of raping 14-year-old stepdaughter
Fifty-year-old David Mason is accused of four separate counts of sexual assault on a minor.
Report shows economic impact of tourism in Southeast
The report calls Southeast the ‘epi-center’ of cruise ship traffic in the state – and that’s the main driver of the visitor industry.
Tribes to get voice in state transboundary mine work
State government will formally involve tribal groups in its transboundary mining work. Alaska Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott made that commitment Wednesday while meeting in Juneau with Southeast Native leaders.
Juneau first stop on gay cruise’s trip around Alaska
RSVP cruise, which caters exclusively to gay and lesbian patrons, made it’s first stop in Juneau, during it’s week-long Alaska tour.
As the final dock pilings are drilled, a Hoonah controversy is put to rest
The publicly financed dock is being built where it serves a local Native corporation’s interests, only indirectly benefiting residents — although many are also shareholders.
Slideshow: Coast Guard Buoy Tender Roundup ‘heat and beat’ challenge
The Coast Guard is hosting Buoy Tender Roundup for the first time in Juneau since 2012. The week is filled with training and intense competition, like Tuesday’s “heat and beat” challenge.