Sitka’s GPIP Dock Tariff Set for Incremental Rise Amid Standardization Efforts
On April 22, the Gary Paxton Industrial Park (GPIP) board convened to discuss the current $1 per head tariff for the use of the GPIP floating dock. They determined that…
Sitka City and Borough Reports Lowest Unemployment in Alaska at 3.5%
In December, Sitka City and Borough reported an unemployment rate of 3.5%, positioning it at the bottom of Alaska’s rankings at #30. This rate is 0.2 percentage points below the…
Mount Edgecumbe Trail Closure for Maintenance, Set to Reopen Late April
Authorities have announced the temporary closure of the Mount Edgecumbe trail located on Kruzof Island, about ten miles west of Sitka near the Fred’s Creek cabin. The popular hiking destination…
Denver Art Museum Under Scrutiny for Non-Compliance with Native American Repatriation Laws
More than 30 years after the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was put into place, the Denver Art Museum (DAM) has still not returned cultural artifacts to…
Climate Change Prompts Historic Village Relocation in Alaska
The small Yup’ik village of Newtok, Alaska, situated on increasingly unstable permafrost along the eroding banks of the Ninglick River, has initiated a pioneering full-scale relocation due to climate change.…
Alaska Air Cargo Announces Expansion and System Upgrades Amid Challenges
Alaska Air Cargo is gearing up for significant advancements this year, including a revamped cargo booking system, an expansion of its freighter fleet, and strengthened infrastructure. In an update from…
Tradition and Innovation Highlighted at 89th Tlingit & Haida Tribal Assembly
The Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska held their 89th Annual Tribal Assembly in Juneau, drawing a crowd of 118 delegates for the second day of the gathering on…
Anchorage People Mover Evaluates New Downtown Transit Center Locations
Anchorage’s People Mover bus system is actively seeking a permanent location for its downtown transit center to enhance the area’s accessibility and support local business activity. Bart Rudolph, who oversees…
Alaska Budget Includes Millions for Seafood Purchases to Support Local Processors and Communities
The Alaska Senate recently passed a capital budget that includes a $7.5 million grant for SeaShare, a nonprofit organization. This grant aims to help smaller fish processing companies in Alaska…
Senate’s Budget Plan Cautious on Dividends Amid Fiscal Uncertainty in Alaska
On Wednesday, the Alaska Senate unveiled an initial version of the state’s operating budget, which proposes a Permanent Fund dividend of approximately $1,300 for residents, alongside an additional $175 energy…