On this week’s report from Eaglecrest Ski Area, Casey Kelly talks to Barb Lindh about the improving conditions on the mountain, upcoming classes and events
Economy
Update: Sealaska chair Kookesh to leave post
Albert Kookesh is stepping down at the same time Sealaska CEO Chris McNeil retires.
Exxon, Chevron spend big against oil tax referendum
Exxon and Chevron have made major contributions to a campaign that wants to preserve a controversial oil tax law that passed this year, according to recent filings with the Alaska Public Offices Commission.
Juneau District Ranger Marti Marshall retires
Leadership at the top of the 3.5 million acre Juneau Ranger District is changing
New energy politics changes likely to affect Alaska
In Washington, at both the White House and in Congress, 2014 brings changes to the politics of energy that are likely to affect Alaska.
Kookesh to step down as Sealaska board chair
The company also announced the deadline to apply for its president and CEO position, as Chris McNeil prepares to retire.
Update: Power restored out the road
Alaska Electric Light & Power tweeted Wednesday afternoon that all power had been restored out the road.
Drinking tonight? Get a safe ride home from CHARR
This is the ninth year the Juneau/Lynn Canal chapter of the Alaska Cabaret, Hotel, Restaurant, and Retailers Association will offer free cab rides home for New Year’s.
Budget pressure mounts on Senate Appropriations Committee
It’s quiet in the U.S. Capitol these days, but the pressure is on one groups of lawmakers – the appropriators – among them Alaska’s two senators, Lisa Murkowski and Mark Begich.
Alaska military dependence is focus of new study
Most of the federal dollars spent in Alaska are related to the military.