The federal budget deal cut by Congress includes some good news for arts in Alaska.
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Plan would boost Alaska’s Northwest Coast art
A Southeast cultural organization plans to create a Native arts park in Juneau. It’s part of an initiative to boost the region’s traditional arts economy.
Southeast Alaska tribal government moves into defense contracts
Southeast Alaska’s regional tribal government is developing its business side. That’s because most of its funding comes from the government.
Sealaska Corp. adds to seafood investments
Sealaska officials say investments in two seafood processors will help drive future earnings. But a critic doubts they will make much money.
Yukon cowboy shares love of old country songs at folk festival
Art Johns has been playing at the Alaska Folk Festival since 1995. But his musical roots go way back, almost 80 years.
AEL&P: Bird top suspect in downtown power outage
An AEL&P spokeswoman said 1,154 AEL&P customers lost power. It was restored after 41 minutes.