GCI has completed its purchase of three television stations in Sitka, Juneau and Ketchikan. The deal means the telecom giant now owns almost every commercial TV station in Southeast Alaska.
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Alaska Air says it is holding its own against Delta onslaught
The intensifying competition between Alaska Airlines and rival Delta Air Lines in the Western skies does not seem to be hurting the bottom line of either company.
In Tok, some grumbling over electricity rate hikes
Some people are frustrated that they’re being charged more partly because they’re conserving electricity – and generating it themselves.
Southeast Alaska hydro facility transfer to SEAPA nearly done
Ketchikan-based Southeast Alaska Power Agency will take over running operations of Tyee Lake plant.
As budget deficit looms, Juneau Assembly eyes tax breaks
With another year of multimillion dollar budget deficits on the horizon, the Juneau Assembly is reviewing the city’s 37 sales and property tax exemptions.
Update: Communications restored following earthquake caused disruption
An earthquake shook Southeast Alaska just before 3 a.m. Friday.
Bring your brooms and scrub brushes; downtown cleanup is Friday
The downtown cleanup begins Friday at 8 a.m. at Pocket Park
Secondhand dealers ordinance getting reworked
Public hearing delayed until Aug. 11
Fruit recall hits Trader Joe’s, Costco, Wal-Mart stores
The recall includes Wal-Mart and Costco stores in Alaska.
Alaska is a model for job training says DOL leader
Alaska has model job training and employment programs, according to the head of the U.S. Department of Labor.