The Forest Service chief says he’s planning sales of 70 million board feet a year for the next two years, but Murkowski is skeptical.
Economy
Economists: Statewide recession inevitable, but don’t panic
A statewide recession will inevitably happen this year, say two economics experts from Anchorage. But there are reasons not to panic.
Fiber optic cable proposed for Upper Lynn Canal
Alaska Power and Telephone is proposing laying a submarine fiber optic cable from Juneau to Haines and Skagway.
Lowly no more, chum salmon center stage in allocation dispute
Southeast trollers want to see an increase in their share of hatchery-produced chum salmon.
State considers B.C. mines as promoters plan visit
A new Walker-Mallott administration working group is addressing British Columbia’s mining boom near its border with Alaska. But the group is not ready to take the stands mine critics hope for.
As Washington Prepares To Legalize Pot, Congressman Threatens To Arrest Mayor
“I have a lot of things to do here in the district. Me being in jail wouldn’t be a good thing,” Bowser said.
New marijuana bill would require sellers to be residents
They would have to be an Alaska resident for at least one year before they can apply, and would need to go through fingerprinting and background checks.
Update: Burglary suspect arrested, appears in court
Berton A. Tullis is charged in connection with burglaries of two Juneau businesses.
Sec. Jewell on the Hot Seat in Murkowski’s Committee
Murkowski used the occasion to bash Jewell for recent department decisions blocking oil development on the North Slope.
Marijuana Is Now Legal In Alaska, The 3rd U.S. State With Legal Pot
Alaska’s voter initiative making marijuana legal takes effect Tuesday, placing Alaska alongside Colorado and Washington as the three U.S. states where recreational marijuana is legal.