A hydroelectric plant for a small Southeast Alaska community is a step closer to reality. Gov. Bill Walker included funding for Kake’s Gunnuk Creek project in his capital budget proposal.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Can an Alaska lawmaker restore net neutrality in the state?
Alaska could join the ranks of states fighting to restore net neutrality. The Walker-Mallott administration has no immediate plans, but one lawmaker does.
Walker budget proposes fix for spring ferry funding foul-up
Gov. Walker’s budget fills a gap that could have shut the ferry system down for much of the spring. It also provides nearly level funding for the next year.
Two really, really big cruise ships headed to Alaska
Cruise ships sailing to Alaska are getting bigger and bigger. One planned for 2019 is twice the size of many of the ships already sailing here.
Summer ferry schedule adds Cordova sailings
The Alaska Marine Highway System summer schedule released Monday fills in a few sailing details that weren’t in an earlier draft.
Canada rejects transboundary mine permit protest
An Alaska environmental group has lost its appeal of a large Canadian mine planned for just across the border.