Goldbelt, Inc., Royal Caribbean Group Plan a New Juneau Cruise Port
Goldbelt, Inc. is partnering with Royal Caribbean Group to develop a new port on the far side of Douglas Island, avoiding tourist congestion at Juneau’s waterfront.
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Cruise Ship Operators Shore Up Communities
Cruise ship operators are investing in Alaska’s year-round economy by boosting internet service in Juneau and making Alaska seafood purchases a focus.
Rasmuson Foundation Resumes Grantmaking, Issues $5.75M for UA, Housing, and Cultural Projects
Rasmuson Foundation ended its grantmaking pause with $5.75 million in grant awards and news of expanded grantmaking programs.
New Leadership for PND Engineers’ Juneau Office
To lead its Juneau office, PND Engineers promoted Sean Sjostedt to Vice President, in charge of the firm’s Southeast Alaska operations.
Double-decker Buses Arrive for Juneau Cruise Ship Visitors
Less is more for Holland America and Princess Cruises in Juneau, where shuttles to Mendenhall Glacier are replaced with half as many double-decker buses.
Four Alaska Transportation Projects Split $25M in Federal RAISE Grants
A new bridge in Juneau and roads out of Kake and Aleknagik receive federal grants, plus some funding for statewide planning.
The Nature Conservancy Promotes Southeast Alaska Program Director
The Nature Conservancy in Alaska promoted Julia Nave, a conservation forester at its Juneau office, to become Southeast Alaska Program Director.
Tlingit & Haida Acquires Alaska Seafood Company
Alaska Seafood Company—a retail and wholesale provider of salmon, halibut, black cod, and caviar since 1987—has been purchased by the Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska.
Tlingit Culture, Language, and Literacy Program Gets First Permanent Principal
The Juneau School District selected Eldri Westmoreland as the first permanent Principal of the Tlingit Culture, Language, and Literacy program, which has grown since it was established in 2000.
Tlingit & Haida Launches Bingo Under State Gaming License
The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska is expanding its gaming operations with bingo at Elizabeth Peratrovich Hall in Juneau.