Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski’s version of the Sealaska lands bill has passed out of its only committee of referral. The legislation, co-sponsored by Alaska Senator Mark Begich, was one of a dozen measures marked up this morning during an Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. The bill allows the regional Native corporation to choose about…
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NAO moving from Nugget to Mendenhall Mall
Long-time retailer and a Nugget Mall anchor tenant is moving to Mendenhall Mall.
Gulf of Alaska trawlers face new cap on Chinook bycatch
This weekend, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted to put new restrictions on the Gulf of Alaska trawl fleet in an effort to curb chinook salmon bycatch.
Sitka barge line plans Southeast expansion
A Sitka-based barge line hopes to return to serving Southeast by the end of the year. It depends on a shipping-industry shuffle, where a much larger company is trying to absorb its chief competitor.
New Honorary Consul an opportunity for Alaska
Jenny Strickler was sworn into office Monday night as the first Honorary Consul of the Republic of the Philippines to Alaska.
Verizon To Offer 4G LTE In Alaska
The long awaited entry of telecommunications carrier Verizon into the Alaska market is now happening.