British Columbia exploration boom may not lead to new mines
Mineral exploration companies claim they’re finding more and higher-grade ore across the border in British Columbia. But more drilling doesn’t necessarily mean more development.
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Celebration 2018 brings 45 dance groups to Juneau
Dance groups, artists, canoe paddlers and traditional food experts are gearing up for Celebration 2018, June 6-9 at Juneau’s Centennial Hall.
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Ferries fully funded in operating budget
The Alaska Marine Highway System got what it asked for in the Legislature’s operating budget. Next budget year’s sailings and routes will be similar to this year’s schedule.
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Former Unalaska mayor to run state ferry system
Shirley Marquardt is the new executive director of the Alaska Marine Highway. She’s a former Southwest Alaska mayor with decades of experience with coastal businesses.
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Sealaska board election short on independents
Only three independent candidates are running for the Sealaska Board of Directors this spring. That’s a smaller number than most recent years.
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Sealaska offers burial, cremation assistance to shareholders
Sealaska is helping its shareholders with burial and cremation costs. The Southeast regional Native corporation’s board voted Monday to offer bereavement benefits of up to $1,000.
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Alaska recyclers find new overseas markets
China’s restrictions on importing mixed paper and some plastics is affecting recycling worldwide. But in Southeast Alaska, most communities continue to accept those materials.
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New bill would change ferry system management
Legislation changing the way the Alaska Marine Highway System is run was introduced Friday. House Bill 142 calls for management and operations to be transferred to a publicly owned corporation.
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