It’s official: 2014 was the hottest year on record.
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Plunging oil prices cast doubt on Arctic drilling
As oil prices continue to plummet, some corporations are scaling back on expensive exploration projects — like drilling in Arctic waters.
Small businesses struggle to comply with health insurance requirement
Starting this month, businesses in Alaska with more than 100 full time workers have to provide health insurance.
Anchorage Democrats push bills combating sexual assault, retaliation in National Guard
Two lawmakers introduced a group of bills today designed to fix issues within the Alaska National Guard.
Board reverses suspensions of former-Sen. Stevens prosecutors
A review board has reversed the suspensions of two federal attorneys accused of withholding evidence in the prosecution of the late Sen. Ted Stevens.
Hoonah cultural organization gets new director
Sarah Dybdahl takes over as the Huna Heritage Foundation’s top official next month. It’s the non-profit arm of the Huna Totem village corporation.
People with disabilities find independence through skiing
ORCA brainstorms solutions for how to make skiing enjoyable for everyone.
New play explores homelessness in Juneau
Juneau playwright Merry Ellefson interviewed nearly 60 people about homelessness for her new play, “A Lifetime to Master.”
Dahl to lead Juneau Chamber of Commerce
New Juneau Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Craig Dahl is a longtime capital city resident and former president and CEO of Alaska Pacific Bank.
Broadband A ‘Necessity,’ Obama Says, As He Pushes FCC To Expand Access
President Obama is expected to lay out plans today intended to make it easier for cities, towns and rural communities to offer their citizens fast and cheap broadband Internet.