A Southeast village Native corporation wants to export its cultural tourism expertise. It’s opened a consulting business to build on more than a dozen years in the business.
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Alaska Airlines adds outlets, but not on Southeast flights
Alaska Airlines is installing passenger power outlets on many of its planes.
Sealaska holds “First Tree Ceremony” to launch 2013 timber harvest
The Juneau-based regional Native corporation says in a press release that the event is like a Blessing of the Fleet at the beginning of fishing season.
Group files to begin tax repeal process; ConocoPhillips plans additional rig on Kuparuk
A new non-partisan group seeking repeal of an oil tax cut has filed an application with the Division of Elections to begin a petition drive.
Few benchmarks for judging oil tax changes
Oil companies operating in Alaska will enjoy lower state taxes on their production beginning next year, but what will the state get in exchange? That’s the question many are asking now that the Legislature has reworked the tax regime at the request of Gov. Sean Parnell, who believes it will spur the companies to boost…
Kensington leads Coeur to increased gold production
Higher production at Kensington Gold Mine near Juneau and a Nevada mine led Coeur d’Alene Mines to a 30 percent increase over the year in gold production. The company says it produced 56,913 ounces of gold during the first quarter of 2013, compared to 43,901 in the first quarter of 2012. A company news release…
Lynden committed to purchasing Northland Marine Services
Lynden has signed a purchase agreement to buy Northland Marine Services.
Webster loses BOF seat as legislature holds confirmation votes
The Alaska Legislature on Monday voted by the narrowest of margins to reject Governor Sean Parnell’s reappointment of Vince Webster to the state Board of Fisheries.
“Un-Cruise” line boosts Alaska sailings
A Seattle-based tour company is adding another vessel to its Alaska routes.
Spring Sealaska dividends total $12 million
Sealaska’s approximately 21,000 shareholders will get their spring dividends around April 12th. Its Board of Directors approved the distribution at a meeting today.