The Alaska Division of Elections has rejected a recall application for Ketchikan state Representative Kyle Johansen. District One Republicans, who launched the recall effort in May, plan to meet to decide whether to appeal. KRBD’s Deanna Garrison has the story.
Alaska
Geothermal energy interest grows in Alaska
Several Alaska communities are making plans for geothermal generation of electricity. They’re also learning from existing projects – and mistakes.
Timber Task Force meets in Coffman Cove
A state-sponsored economic development panel wants suggestions for creating new timber industry jobs.
The Alaska Timber Jobs Task Force will hear comments from the public during a meeting Friday and Saturday in Coffman Cove. The town is a former logging camp on Prince of Wales Island.
Native brotherhood, sisterhood meet in Klawock
The Alaska Native Brotherhood and Alaska Native Sisterhood are celebrating a big anniversary. Their 99th Grand Camp Convention in Klawock has the theme, “Reviewing 100 Years of History – Preparing for the Next.”
2012 summer ferry schedule released
The Alaska Marine Highway System has finalized its summer 2012 schedule. Officials have made only one change since a draft was released in August.
Wood biomass heat growing in popularity
More and more Southeast government buildings and businesses are turning to woody biomass for heat. Some experts say the region is close to having enough demand to justify building a pellet mill. But it won’t be easy.