A soon-to-be-published scientific paper says climate change has taken its toll on the now-shrinking Taku Glacier from the Juneau Icefield.
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Mining boosters, environmentalists dig in over Juneau’s mining regulations
Boosters of streamlined mining regulations have ties to Echo Bay’s failed mining venture. But advocates continue to pitch gold mining as Juneau’s economic salvation as public sector jobs dwindle.
Community foundation targets homelessness, substance abuse with $1.9 million in grants
The Juneau Community Foundation announced about $1.9 million in grants to local organizations that will pay for social services.
Avista buys AELP for $170 million
Juneau’s Alaska Electric Light and Power has merged with Spokane-based Avista Corp.
AEL&P parent company agrees to merger with Spokane-based Avista
Alaska Energy and Resources Company will join Avista subsidiary Avista Utilities by July 2014, pending the approval of state and federal regulators, as well as AERC shareholders.