A budget shuffle means most state ferries will sail their scheduled routes this summer. But one ship, the Taku, will be shut down.
Southeast
Sealaska earnings up, but losses continue
The regional Native corporation for Southeast Alaska upped its income by $50 million in 2014. Officials at Juneau-headquartered Sealaska say it’s the start of a multi-year recovery. But critics point to figures showing it’s still losing money.
When bear safety means no more orphaned, captive bears
“If they were really as violent as some people believe, we’d have a lot more people taking beds at the community hospital.”
Petersburg kids get up close and personal with massive squid
One man’s bycatch is another man’s science experiment.
Missing Sitka woman’s family files for death certificate
33-year old Lael Grant was last seen in a local grocery store in the early morning of October 15, 2012. Despite an intensive search she has never been found.
Tongass committee OKs transition reccomendations
After a morning spent wordsmithing and getting some new language ready to insert into the document, Tongass Advisory Committee members agreed they had reached their goal.
Update: Alaska lawmakers’ Capital City plans still unclear
Alaska lawmakers are due back in Juneau on Tuesday, but who actually comes and how long they stay is unclear.
Marijuana use on the rise for Alaska’s pregnant women
About one in 14 Alaska women are using marijuana while pregnant and that ratio appears to be going up.
Doubt, skepticism follow committee’s Tongass management proposals
Members say they are confident about their recommendations, but not sure the Forest Service will implement them.
British Columbia: Alaska will get larger voice in mine development
British Columbia’s top mining official says Alaska will soon have more input into the transboundary mine permitting process. That news came after a meeting with Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.