How do you improve Southeast Alaska’s economy? Business, government, and nonprofit group leaders met in Juneau this week to share and refine their ideas. Here’s an update on the Southeast Alaska Economic Development Cluster Summit.
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Sealaska and tribe sign land agreement
Sealaska Corporation and the Organized Village of Kasaan have signed an agreement to allow the village to manage its cultural properties. It’s the first of many agreements to be made with Southeast tribes to preserve and protect cemetery, shamanic, historic, sacred and archaeological sites within their territory, says Sealaska Board President Albert Kookesh. Only the…
Summit speaker: Cluster process can help economy
A Pacific Northwest industry leader says Southeast Alaska’s cluster initiative could create jobs and grow the economy.
Popular beach may have high mercury levels
A popular Juneau recreation area is being checked for mercury contamination. Preliminary tests of Sandy Beach, on Douglas Island, show high levels, mostly likely from a long-closed mine nearby. But officials say there’s no need to stay away.
Judge shoots down Petersburg’s redistricting challenge
The decision, issued Monday, says a new district including Petersburg, part of Juneau and several other small Southeast communities meets the requirements of the Alaska Constitution.
SEARHC hires new president
Charles Clement will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer.