Point Baker
Point Baker, AK · Business
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Decades after commercial fishing limits gutted Native fishing fleets, advocates call for change
A half-century ago, Angoon’s harbor was packed with small, family-operated fishing vessels. Salmon and halibut fed mouths and bank accounts. Peter Duncan, Mayor of Angoon, remembers those days. But it’s not the same anymore. Fisheries limitation regulations have caused “devastating changes,” he said. “You just don’t find a troller in our harbors anymore.” That’s caused his village to depend more on government assistance programs, including food stamps, he said.
northernjournal.com
Months after fish died near an Alaska mine, state regulators and the mine’s owner still don’t know what killed them.
In August, roughly 100 fish turned up dead in a creek below the large Kensington gold mine north of Juneau. Seven months later, state regulators and Coeur Mining, the multinational company that owns and operates the mine, still haven’t determined what killed them. Samples taken from mine wastewater and...
ktoo.org
Is Juneau’s housing market stabilizing? Not along Mendenhall River
Many homes in the Mendenhall Valley near the riverfront are seeing a decline in their assessed values following last August’s glacial outburst flood, according to new data shared by the city this week. City Finance Director Angie Flick said homes in the area are selling for less than they...
sealaskaheritage.org
Master carvers chosen for Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail), SHI seeking apprentices
Institute to hold community meetings in Hoonah, Sitka on the project. (Apprentice Application) (About Kootéeyaa Deiyí) (About Totem Poles) Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) has chosen two master carvers to make totem poles in Sitka and Hoonah that will be raised in Juneau as part of Kootéeyaa Deiyí (Totem Pole Trail).
alaskabeacon.com
Terminated parks employee in Alaska warns of the danger and cruelty of job cuts
This article was originally published in Atmos. Five months ago, I packed my bags, loaded my truck, and trekked nearly 4,000 miles across the country from North Carolina to Juneau, Alaska. The move cost me thousands of dollars and meant leaving behind the life I had built on the East Coast—but I knew it would be worth it. After 18 years in wildlife biology, I finally landed my dream job as a biologist with the National Park Service.
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Alaska Communications Suffers Brief Outage after Damage to Subsea Fiber Cable
WASHINGTON, March 3, 2025 – Much of Southeast Alaska was without phone or internet service over the weekend after an Alaska Communications subsea fiber cable broke last Friday. Juneau, the capital of Alaska and home to about 31,000 people, was especially impacted by the subsea damage. “Our technical team...
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NOAA workers fired in Juneau as part of national purge
More federal workers were fired in Alaska Thursday, this time at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA. Agency staff could not confirm how many people were fired from NOAA offices in the Juneau area. Aaron Lambert, a fisheries management specialist, says he was one of at least four...
juneau.org
Application for Marine Park vending permits open through March 14
Application for Marine Park vending permits open through March 14. Three vending locations are available in Marine Park for the 2025 summer season. Individuals and businesses interested in being a commercial vendor in Marine Park should apply by 4:30 p.m. on March 14 to the City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation Department.
royalcaribbeanblog.com
National Park Service layoffs have left just one person to work at Alaska's most popular glacier destination this summer
One of the targets of the Trump Administration has been cuts within the National Park Service, and that is going to likely impact the top tourist destination in Alaska's capital. Juneau is a port of call that nearly every Royal Caribbean ship visits during the summer Alaska cruise season. The...
thecreditunionconnection.com
Global Credit Union Opens Juneau Financial Center
Global Credit Union is excited to announce the opening of the Juneau Financial Center, a 10,400 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that serves as a one-stop shop for Juneau’s financial needs. This new center, located at 7860 Honsinger Drive, features a Global Credit Union branch and offices for both Global Credit Union Insurance Brokers and Global Credit Union Home Loans. Visitors will also notice an inviting, open-concept layout with a walk-up ATM, a drive-up ATM lane, and two drive-up teller lanes.
nationalfisherman.com
Alaska Symphony of Seafood showcases industry impact
The Alaska Fisheries Development Foundation (AFDF), in partnership. with the United Fishermen of Alaska (UFA), hosted a Legislative Reception in Juneau on February 18, bringing together seafood industry leaders, policymakers, and community members to celebrate the critical role of the seafood sector in the state’s economy and communities. The...
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Juneau’s tourism sector unsure what will happen at Mendenhall Glacier as summer season approaches
Most of the staff at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center were fired earlier this month, leaving city tourism leaders worried that one of Juneau’s most popular visitor destinations may reduce services, or even close for the cruise season. Last week, Juneau’s Visitor Industry Director Alix Pierce said she’s been...
Alaska Beacon
Juneau’s push to expand renewable power could boost the region’s mines — or cost them
Juneau’s elected officials and a local entrepreneur have recently been pushing two major power projects that could reduce the city’s carbon pollution. Their efforts also could boost a pillar of the region’s economy: mining. One of the projects, a private proposal to build a new hydroelectric plant, could help one of Juneau’s two large-scale mines […]
alaskasnewssource.com
Juneau internet outage: PFD, MyAlaska, Airports among state websites down
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Internet and phone outages in Juneau affecting certain customers stem from damage to an undersea cable, according to Alaska Communications, which said Friday evening that it was seeking alternative solutions for connectivity while working toward a full repair of the line. “We are actively working, and...
northernjournal.com
Juneau’s push to expand renewable power could boost the region’s mines — or cost them
Northern Journal is sponsored by The Boardroom, a shared workspace in Anchorage. The Boardroom recently expanded from its original downtown location and opened a gorgeous second space in a convenient Midtown office building — with epic views of the Chugach Mountains. More information here. Juneau’s elected officials and a...
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Juneau one of two Joann stores in Alaska listed for closure
Juneau’s Joann arts and crafts store is one of more than 500 locations across the country slated to close their doors. On Wednesday the Ohio-based company filed a motion in bankruptcy court seeking to close nearly two-thirds of its stores as a part of a restructuring plan. Only Juneau and Anchorage’s locations are listed for closure in Alaska. Joann also has locations in Wasilla, Soldotna and Fairbanks.
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Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center left with minimal staff amid federal layoffs
Roughly three-quarters of the staff at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center have been laid off, according to former employees with knowledge of the situation. Most people who lost their jobs were U.S. Forest Service rangers. Their role is to interface with visitors, respond to medical events and maintain trail and wildlife safety.