Contractors raised the wrecked tug Challenger on Sunday, but the barge-mounted crane hoisting it had to set the tug back down.
Economy
High mercury concentration found in seal harvested near Greens Creek Mine
With only one grocery store in town, Angoon is dependent on what’s in the water and, according to a tissue sample test, it might include contaminants from a nearby mine.
Fishing interests question fairness of governor’s fish tax proposal
The committee mostly heard from fishing interests who said they know the state needs new revenue, but didn’t understand or support the exact tax increase proposed.
House wants details on impacts of oil, gas tax changes
House members are questioning the depth of analysis of Walker’s proposed oil and gas tax proposals.
Report details Inter-Island Ferry System’s economic impacts
Southern Southeast’s Inter-Island Ferry Authority contributes about $50 million to the region’s economy, according to a new report.
Sitka, Petersburg food entrepreneurs win $40,000 awards
A Petersburg flavored-salt startup and a Sitka poultry and livestock entrepreneur won this year’s Path to Prosperity contest.
How to salvage a huge tugboat without spilling 9,500 gallons of fuel and oil
State and federal agencies are readying boom and preparing to haze birds as the 96-foot Challenger is raised as early as Sunday.
6 U.S. senators, energy secretary accompany Murkowski and Walker to Oscarville
One tribal administrator hopes the group’s visit jump-starts funding for basic necessitates like water, sewer, electricity, and housing.
Former Juneau lawmaker fined $18K for allegedly helping oil companies while seeking oil jobs
“We contest everything that’s in that probable cause finding, other than the fact that Bruce was a legislator,” said Weyhrauch attorney Doug Pope.
State, partners mum on possible changes to massive gasline project
Changes are coming to state plans for a liquefied natural gas pipeline, but the governor and the state’s three pipeline partners aren’t ready to say what those changes will be.