Another company out of Washington just won permission to study the potential development of a new hydro-electric plant at a mountain-top lake within the Petersburg Borough.
Economy
Parnell announces AGDC board appointments
The board of directors for the group charged with advancing an in-state natural gas pipeline has been announced.
Juneau businessman Larry Spencer dies
Well-known Juneau businessman Larry Spencer has died. He was 63.
New agreement bolsters Alaska’s LNG commercialization efforts
The State has committed to a formal working relationship with a major Japanese financial institution that wants to develop natural gas projects.
Why “Alaska” means milk and basketball to many Filipinos
The Philippines’ recently appointed honorary consul is trying to make the case that “Alaska” should mean “seafood” in the Philippines.
Southeast leaders consider region’s maritime industry
About 250 Panhandle business, government and nonprofit leaders will gather in Sitka Sept. 17-19.
Schools struggle with heating bills, but no takers for loan program
In 2010, the legislature established a loan program to help bring down costs, but schools haven’t used the funds as a fix.
Juneau-Petersburg boundary dispute argued in court
CBJ wants the LBC to redraw the northern boundary for the recently-formed Petersburg Borough further south
Greens Creek allowed limited tailings expansion
An additional 18 acres will extend the life of the mine by 10 years
Roemmich joins high profile U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee
Juneau Chamber of Commerce CEO Cathie Roemmich has been selected to serve on the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100, which advises the national Chamber’s board of directors.