A survey of oil company managers and executives has given Alaska poor marks for its business climate.
State Government
Business visitor satisfaction survey results not surprising
Capital city visitors on state, legislative, and other business complain most about Juneau weather, access, shopping, restaurants, and parking.
Alaska communities join forces to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault
“It’s an opportunity for communities across the state to talk to each other about what is working and what else they want to do to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault,” says Executive Director Lauree Morton.
Update: LeConte’s return pushed back a day
The ferry LeConte will return to service at least a day later than expected. Thursday sailings have been canceled due to ongoing bow-thruster repairs.
ANWR campaigns march on, no end in sight
Arctic Power and Alaska Wilderness League are hard at work in Washington, D.C. One has been fighting for 20 years to allow oil development on the coastal plain of the refuge, the other working just as long to ensure that day never comes.
Putting the “state” in Alaska State Museum
The Alaska State Museum in Juneau is getting a lot of help from other Alaska museums ahead of its move to a new facility in 2016.
LeConte sailings cancelled through the weekend
A broken bow thruster on the ferry LeConte will disrupt several hundred northern Southeast residents’ Thanksgivings.
Alaska legislators draft drone policy
With the Federal Aviation Administration considering Alaska as a drone test site, lawmakers are drafting a policy for their use in the state.
Redistricting decision suits Petersburg officials
Petersburg’s mayor is pleased with this weeks court decision in favor of the state’s latest redistricting plan.
Juneau funnymen to skewer lawmakers in 6 webisodes
Alaska lawmakers and politicians will have a few more committed critics to contend with this session.