The world’s largest cruise corporation will soon install new pollution-control equipment on 32 of its ships. Carnival, Princess and Holland-America vessels sailing Alaska waters are likely to be among those getting the gear.
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SB 21 repeal certified for primary election
The state Division of Elections has certified a referendum to repeal a new state law that reduces taxes on oil companies.
Union files for arbitration over state office space
An arbitrator has been selected, but the time frame for the negotiations are still unknown.
Judge hears Juneau’s annexation case
CBJ argues that Local Boundary Commission did not properly consider their petition
Arrow Refuse proposes rate increase
Juneau’s garbage collector wants to increase residential rates nearly 34 percent. Alaska Pacific Environmental Services, operating in Juneau as Arrow Refuse, has asked the Regulatory Commission of Alaska to approve the tariff revision. Arrow Refuse General Manager Jeff Riley says the process will take 12 to 18 months so the company has asked the commission…
Huna Totem may build own dock without city grant
Hoonah’s village Native corporation may build its own cruise-ship dock, bypassing a city effort funded by the Legislature.
Labor Day celebrates the union movement
Monday (Sept. 2) is Labor Day – the day set aside in both the U.S. and Canada to celebrate workers. It has its roots in the labor union movement. The first Labor Day parade was Sept. 5, 1882 in New York City, organized by the Central Labor Union. Some 10,000 workers paraded around Union Square.…
Alaska tries to curb cruise ship kickbacks
This spring, the state responded to complaints that onboard shopping experts were misleading passengers and smearing local stores by hitting these programs with a new set of rules. Are the regulations working?
Douglas family purchases business seized by IRS
Abby Trucano and her parents Jim and Arbe Williams were the only bidders for PP’s Douglas Inn, aka Louie’s
Glacier Bay Lodge saved
Glacier Bay Lodge will stay open, at least for another 2 years.
Several weeks of negotiations between National Park Service and the current concessionaires ended yesterday. This resulted in a 2-year extension of the contract held by Aramark and Huna Totem Corporation.