The backers of an ambitious project to build a fiber optic cable between England and Japan beneath Arctic waters say undertaking has seen delays that will push the arrival of service back until at least 2016.
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Do I need to rinse this?: The economics of recycling
The rules about what you can and can’t put in recycling can be confusing, but they have a reason.
Assembly committee: Scale back senior sales tax exemption
A package of sales tax recommendations that could take a big bite out of the city’s anticipated budget deficit is headed for public hearing.
Sealaska lands bill passes Congress
A bill transferring 70,000 acres of the Tongass National Forest to Sealaska has passed Congress.
Greens Creek receives final tailings expansion permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finalized a wastewater and tailings disposal permit for the Greens Creek Mine near Juneau.
Sitka-based cruise line hires new CEO
Former Sealaska executive Russell Dick is the new CEO of Alaskan Dream Cruises.
City taking steps to take Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain
If the city seizes the vacant apartments, it would look to convert them into affordable housing.
After lobbying effort, Haines distillery opens newly legal tasting room
Distilleries in Alaska can now sell limited amounts of their own products on location, just like wineries and breweries have done for years.
Alaska Communications sells wireless customer base to GCI
General Communication, Inc. – or GCI – will purchase Alaska Communications’ cell phone customer base. The $300 million purchase should be finalized by the end of March 2015.
Can Auke Bay become more than a waffle stop?
Community members with a vision to turn Auke Bay into a destination for shopping, dining and sightseeing present their plan tonight.