Lance Twitchell says it’s time for a dramatic shift in the way Alaskans look at endangered languages
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5 things to know about the new Southeast Radiation Oncology Center
The new Southeast Radiation Oncology Center in Juneau celebrated its grand opening on Thursday.
Climate change could affect Southeast salmon habitat
Researchers suggest increased rainfall, temperatures could affect juvenile development, adult migration
Filling the hole in Juneau’s cancer treatment options
Starting next month cancer patients in Juneau and Southeast Alaska won’t have far to travel for radiation treatment.
Biomass cleans up its act
Yesterday we brought you the first story in a two part series on the push for biomass energy in Southeast Alaska. Supporters believe wood biomass could be a solution to high energy and heating costs in the region, which continues to be dependent on fossil fuels. But fossil fuels are considered a dirty source of…
Building a critical mass for biomass
In renewable energy circles, biomass is a term that refers to plants or plant-made materials that can be burned to heat buildings or fuel power generation facilities.
Southeast population, payroll hit record highs
Southeast Alaska has more residents – and more jobs – than ever. That’s according to a report released during the Southeast Conference’s annual meeting in Sitka.
Does redistricting change Southeast election dynamics?
Southeast Alaska’s new redistricting boundaries eliminate the possibility of at least one House election rematch. But they could lead to some other challenges.
Southeast has its say on redistricting
Haines and Skagway should be in the same election district as Juneau. The Capital City’s Mendenhall Valley wants to stay on its own. Petersburg doesn’t want to be split up. And the whole redistricting process has been a boondoggle.
Forest compromise group ends work
The Tongass Futures Roundtable is shutting down. The organization tried to resolve Southeast Alaska forest-issue conflicts.