Alaska Electric Light & Power reports all customers were back on hydroelectric generation by early afternoon
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Touring by Tesla
Guy Hall is an electric car evangelist. He drove from the California-Mexico border to Fairbanks in a Tesla Model S to spread the word.
Sealaska planning significant investments in Southeast
New Sealaska CEO Anthony Mallott says investing locally is part of the regional Native corporation’s strategy for reversing recent losses.
Assembly adopts ordinance to curb fencing of stolen goods
Police Lt. David Campbell described property crimes as a “massive” problem in Juneau.
Tribal groups disagree about BC mine projects
A dam failure at a British Columbia mine shows what could happen at proposed near-border mines. But some tribal governments strongly support development.
Farming in Southeast Alaska presents unique challenges
Southeast Alaska is seeing a rising demand for fresh, locally produced food.
Alaska Dispatch News to open Bureau in Bethel
The Managing Editor of the Alaska Dispatch News says a Western Alaska Bureau should be up and running by the end of the month.
Treadwell, Sullivan assail each other’s ties to Lower 48 companies
Last week, Dan Sullivan sent mailers to Alaska voters alleging Mead Treadwell benefitted financially from the Obama stimulus package.
Local whale watching captain nabbed for driving boat intoxicated
A breath sample revealed his blood alcohol level to be .115 percent.
Wrangell’s new boat lift tests upper limit
Wrangell’s new boat lift is the second biggest in Alaska and is expected to boost the former logging town’s growing marine industry. The 300-ton lift last week tested its upper limit.