British Columbia officials travel to Southeast Alaska Aug. 24-27 to discuss concerns about transboundary mines.
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Weaver: Petersburg rock pit explosion was suicide attempt
Mark Weaver was ordered to stay away from Petersburg as he serves out his five years on probation. He must also pay a $10,000 fine after last year’s incident.
Walker hosts first Governor’s Picnic in Juneau
While he served up hot dogs and salmon, picnic-goers were asked what they’d do as governor for the day.
Gov. Walker wants Elizabeth Peratrovich on $10 bill
The Walker-Mallott administration has nominated Tlingit civil rights leader Elizabeth Wanamaker Peratrovich to be on the new $10 bill. The U.S. Treasury is collecting nominations of women who were champions for democracy to put on the redesigned note. The governor and lieutenant governor say Peratrovich fits the description well. Walker Press Secretary Katie Marquette says…
Q&A: Gov. Walker discusses LGBT rights
Gov. Walker discusses his thoughts on LGBT rights in Alaska–which the state offers no protections for in terms of discrimination in the private sector.
New Hoonah brewery opens Saturday
Todd Thingvall and his business partner Dan Kane have been working hard to renovate a 100-year-old house on pilings in Hoonah. It’s the site of the new brewery and taproom that opens Saturday.