Alaska Probiotics will host a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 18 at its storefront on Franklin Street.
Economy
New Seacoast Trust endowment will support Indigenous-led conservation and development projects
Sealaska Corporation and The Nature Conservancy have set aside $10 and $7 million respectively in seed money to help support the fund.
Juneau may adopt new hazard maps downtown, but some residents want to wait
A new scientific report puts about half of the structures downtown at moderate to severe risk of landslide or avalanche.
Alaska ferry link to Prince Rupert, British Columbia likely to resume
The shortest link between Southeast Alaska and the North American road system could open as early as next May.
The federal government sells flood-prone homes to often unsuspecting buyers, NPR Finds
Many buyers of HUD homes don’t learn that their houses are in an official flood zone until after they’ve made an offer. That is too late in the process for many families.
‘Amazing to see it happening’: Team Rubicon volunteers help with Haines storm cleanup
Team Rubicon is mostly veterans and first responders volunteering to do disaster recovery missions around the world.
With low stocks and closures looming, Bering Sea crab fleet braces for another blow
In 55 years, there have been just two other closures: once in the 1980s and again in the 1990s.
Lawmakers have landed on $1,100 PFDs, but they aren’t done talking about it yet
Dunleavy says he won’t veto it, but wants a higher amount and calls for fourth special session
Massive algae bloom in the Gulf of Alaska could be good for marine life
This year, researchers recorded the biggest bloom they’ve ever seen.
On eve of Alaska special session’s end, PFD bills aren’t resolved
Lawmakers are discussing two bills: One that sets the amount of this year’s permanent fund dividend payout and another bill to set future PFDs.