Juneau’s economy is strong, the town is healthy, and the cost of living remains high.
Economy
Coeur d’Alene Mines names new CFO, COO
New officers have been named for Coeur d’Alene Mines Corporation, the parent company of the subsidiary that runs the Kensington Mine about 45 miles northwest of Juneau.
SEARHC CEO resigns
The chief executive of the Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium, or SEARHC, is stepping down. Roald Helgesen is leaving SEARHC to become chief exectuive officer of the statewide Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium. He says his last day is in December, to ensure a smooth transition to a new CEO. In a letter to the…
PFD is $1174
Governor Sean Parnell revealed the amount of this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend in Anchorage on Tuesday morning. Cameras clicked away as he held up a large white card with the printed amount of $1174, followed by applause. This year’s dividend is $107 less than last year’s dividend of $1281. The dividend is calculated as a…
State wants court to order fast ferry engine fix
Alaska’s Marine Highway System wants a court to order the fast-ferry builder to provide new engines for the ships. State officials say engines on the Fairweather and Chenega are wearing out far faster than their warranties promised.
MSHA updates Kensington accident report
The Kensington mine accident that killed Juneau resident Joe Tagaban last week is the eighth U.S. mining fatality in 2011, according to the Mining Safety and Health Administration. It was also the first explosives fatality for the year. An updated report from MSHA indicates Tagaban was waiting on a ramp for the blast to be…