Gov. Bill Walker has delegated his authority on the Point Thomson lawsuit to his lieutenant governor, while still leaving open the possibility of his involvement.
Economy
Mining, timber, elections top 2014 Southeast news
The year in news in Southeast Alaska can be summed up by three topics: mining, timber and elections.
Hecla program builds pathway from high school to Greens Creek Mine
Two graduates of the Hecla’s “Pathway to Mining Careers” program entered the work-force this summer at Greens Creek Mine.
Juneau Assembly pledges to support Housing First project
The Juneau Assembly last night unofficially committed $1.5 million to help fund a Housing First project in the capital city.
Ferry fares going up in summer of 2015
It will cost passengers more to ride the state ferry starting in the summer. That’s when fares for most Alaska Marine Highway trips will increase by 4.5%.
Alaska LNG export project hits a couple of bumps in D.C.
Lack of political support in D.C. is forcing the federal coordinator for the Alaska gas pipeline to close up shop.
Major investor backs out of Tulsequah Chief Mine project
Chieftain Metals Corp. says it will use a bridge loan to repay a $10 million advance from Denver-based Royal Gold.
Another electric vehicle charging station to go online in Juneau
The fourth publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station in Juneau will go online the day after Christmas at the Marine Parking Garage.
Gov. Walker signs MOU with Resources Energy, Inc.
Alaska Governor Bill Walker signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday with Japan-based Resources Energy, Inc. for liquefied natural gas development and export out of Cook Inlet.
$1 million loan to buy Sitka hospital ‘breathing room’
Sitka Community Hospital will get a $1-million infusion of cash from the Sitka assembly, in order to meet short-term expenses.