The Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation started handing out pink slips Monday.
Economy
Wrangell’s new boat lift is the biggest in Southeast
Wrangell’s new boat lift means more big ships can be repaired without leaving the region.
New EPA carbon-pollution rules will spark rate hikes in Fairbanks
About 60 percent of GVEA’s electricity is generated by coal and oil, including diesel.
Capital transit plan still in flux due to leaner budget
It’s unclear what changes Juneau bus riders can expect when the city unrolls the new transit plan in a few months.
Bike to work month reaches its conclusion
Juneau has had perfect weather for May’s National Bike Month.
Committee moves bill updating Magnuson-Stevens Act
The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee yesterday moved a bill to update the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the primary fisheries law in federal waters.
Delta follows through with $10,000 promise
Delta Airlines gave the Juneau Community Foundation $10,000 for the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool last night.
Historic Brotherhood Bridge getting dismantled, replaced
New Glacier Highway crossing at Mendenhall River will feature four lanes, sidewalk, multi-use path
Delta arrives in Juneau tonight
Delta will have one flight a day between Juneau and Seattle until September.
Wrangell timber sale plan moving forward
The U.S. Forest Service is moving closer to selling old-growth timber stands on roaded areas of Wrangell Island.