A longtime state lawmaker resigned, Alaska Native languages were recognized as official state languages, and a price war for airline tickets.
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Mining, timber, elections top 2014 Southeast news
The year in news in Southeast Alaska can be summed up by three topics: mining, timber and elections.
Juneau Assembly pledges to support Housing First project
The Juneau Assembly last night unofficially committed $1.5 million to help fund a Housing First project in the capital city.
Major investor backs out of Tulsequah Chief Mine project
Chieftain Metals Corp. says it will use a bridge loan to repay a $10 million advance from Denver-based Royal Gold.
Another electric vehicle charging station to go online in Juneau
The fourth publicly accessible electric vehicle charging station in Juneau will go online the day after Christmas at the Marine Parking Garage.
Canada OKs KSM mine’s environmental plans
A controversial mine near Southeast Alaska’s border won approval from Canada’s federal government on Friday. That worries critics, who say the development could pollute salmon-bearing rivers.