Hoonah’s village Native corporation may build its own cruise-ship dock, bypassing a city effort funded by the Legislature.
Southeast
Tangled whale reaches Juneau waters
The humpback whale that was tangled up in a gillnet near Petersburg earlier this week has made its way to Juneau waters.
Earthquake jolts Aleutian Chain
No injuries or damage reported yet, and no tsunami expected from Friday morning’s 7.0 magnitude temblor
Medevac insurance company regains license
Apollo Medi Trans, a popular medevac insurance company, has its state license back. But it’s not quite ready to sign up new customers or renew policies.
Next summer’s ferry schedule out for comment
The state Transportation Department wants feedback on its plan for next summer’s ferry sailings.
Sequestration’s cuts shorten Head Start year
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council’s Head Start program serves more than 250 Southeast Alaska preschoolers. But they’ll have less time in the classroom this year due to budget cuts tied to sequestration.