JUNEAU - More than 1 million cruise ship passengers are expected to visit Alaska this year, but industry officials fear new fuel standards intended to limit pollution from large ships could drive vessels away and lower that number later.
...be emailed to npfmc.comments@noaa.gov.? Ault is the Owner/Operator of Inlet Charters and serves as President of the Alaska Charter Association. Jordan is a commercial salmon troller in Sitka.
...our promotional material on a national level for the second year in a row is great!" said Diann Darnall, the President of the Alaska International Senior Games."By recognizing and honoring these creative ideas through the NSGA Awards Program...
...however, is that the reintroduction of sea otters to Southeast Alaska is not simply about the recovery of a species; it is about the restoration of an ecosystem.? Brown is a Juneau resident and is president of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance.
JUNEAU - Alaska's derelict and abandoned boats and ships may appear to be little more than an eyesore, but insufficient mechanisms to monitor and clean them up could lead to an environmental disaster, costing the state millions of dollars in the long run.A state lawmaker has proposed a measure to address the problem affecting much of Alaska's massive coastline, especially the far-flung harbors.
...Alaska will and that's what's important. After all, we are not buying love, we are selling oil.? Croft was president of the Alaska State Senate from 1975-1976.
Members of Juneau's Borough Assembly learned last night of the unexpected passing of a recent colleague. Former Deputy Mayor David G. Stone was praised for his years of public service, and for his kindness and helpfulness.
...put others first. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family," said Gov. Sean Parnell.Stone was a former president of the Alaska Miners Association and of AJT Mining Properties. He was also a past vice president at Alaska Electric Light and...
KETCHIKAN - Like all farmers, oyster growers in Alaska need seed to produce their crop. But oyster seed has been scarce in recent years, and not just for Alaska growers.
...Mountaineering Leadership Program.Sophie Clark is her student body president and a former parliamentarian and vice president of the Alaska Association of Student Governments. She has interned with state Sen. Albert Kookesh and served in a mission...
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