A new fiscal analysis of the Susitna-Watana Hydroelectric Project questions the Alaska Energy Authority’s estimates on how much the 735-foot tall dam would cost the State of Alaska, if built.
Economy
Greens Creek receives final tailings expansion permit
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has finalized a wastewater and tailings disposal permit for the Greens Creek Mine near Juneau.
Juneau Assembly delays changes to Capital Transit bus plan
The vast majority of the roughly 160 public comments received on proposed bus changes were negative.
Sitka-based cruise line hires new CEO
Former Sealaska executive Russell Dick is the new CEO of Alaskan Dream Cruises.
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center may increase fees starting in 2016
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing a new fee for some trails near the Mendenhall Glacier.
St. Vincent de Paul to build 41 affordable housing units for seniors
Juneau nonprofit St. Vincent de Paul and partner agency Seattle-based GMD Development have been awarded $9 million in tax credit financing from the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The award will allow the agencies to build 41 units of affordable housing in the capital city for low income seniors. Thomas Smith is 70 years old and…
City taking steps to take Gastineau Apartments by eminent domain
If the city seizes the vacant apartments, it would look to convert them into affordable housing.
Fishermen debate potential Southeast mine
A Canadian company is exploring copper and zinc deposits at the Palmer Project site north of Haines. It’s not even a proposed project yet – but it’s already dividing the community of Haines.
Low King salmon count predicted for Taku, Stikine rivers
There will likely not be enough King salmon for commercial fisheries near the Stikine and Taku Rivers next May.
After lobbying effort, Haines distillery opens newly legal tasting room
Distilleries in Alaska can now sell limited amounts of their own products on location, just like wineries and breweries have done for years.