More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on the first day of class Tuesday. Governor Sean Parnell urged the students to follow their passions, whether they end up working in the mining industry or not. “This class is…
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Egan reintroduces public employee retirement choice bill
Senate Bill 30 would allow state and local government workers to choose either a traditional defined benefit pension or a 401(k)-style defined contribution plan.
Alaskans attend Inauguration Day events
APRN’s Peter Granitz talked to Alaskans who traveled to Washington D.C. for the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.
Living King’s dream
About a hundred people gathered at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Juneau Monday for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day celebration. All of the speakers talked about the strides our society has taken in terms of race relations since King’s death 45 years ago. They also spoke of the need to keep fighting for…
Hazy forecast for Alaska’s economy
Alaska’s economy weathered the Great Recession better than most states, and should hold steady for the foreseeable future. But depending on who you ask, there could be gloom on the horizon.
Alaskan Brewing Company recycles grain to make “green” beer
Next time you tip a bottle of Amber, Pale or IPA from Juneau’s Alaskan Brewing Company the beer you’ll be drinking will be a little greener, as in good for the environment.