Conservationists say the area where the sales are planned needs protection.
Economy
Sealaska subsidiary closes Kake office, lays off 3
The layoffs by the Sealaska subsidiary Managed Business Solutions comes after it losing a large contract.
Open house, public hearing tomorrow on Juneau Access
Tuesday’s open house on the Juneau Access Improvements Project begins at 1 p.m. and the public hearing at 5 p.m. in Centennial Hall.
Kuskokwim River may meet Chinook escapement goal
Unprecedented closures kept fishermen this summer from targeting king salmon in an effort to bring more fish to spawning grounds after several poor runs.
Update: KSM mine project wins key permits
A controversial British Columbia mine northeast of Ketchikan has gained some key permits needed for construction.
Alaskan Brewing wins bronze at Great American Beer Festival
The Alaskan Smoked Porter is the winningest beer in the annual competition, with 21 medals.
Little Big Thorne: Smaller contract goes to Viking Lumber
The Forest Service awarded a contract Tuesday, Sept. 30, to log two-thirds of a controversial Southeast Alaska timber sale.
Juneau considers tax changes
The Juneau Assembly is considering possible changes to its tax exemption rules to help ease the city’s budget concerns.
Cruise traffic level, but could grow soon
Alaska’s cruise ship season ended last week with a similar number of visitors as in 2013. But the next few years could be different.
Electric vehicle owners power up at Eagle Beach
Local businesses and nonprofits raised $50,000 to install a network of electric vehicle charging stations on the Juneau road system