SEARHC Expands Access to Specialty Care with New Procedure Clinic
SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium opens a new procedure clinic in Juneau that will help provide specialty care.
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JAMHI Health & Wellness Welcomes New CEO
A year-long executive search by Juneau-based alliance for mental health JAMHI Health and Wellness ended with the selection of Will Jemison as CEO.
Seven Alaska News Organizations Receive Funding from Press Forward
Three newspapers, three radio stations, and a nonprofit support coalition receive $100,000 each from the first grant distribution by Press Forward, a national philanthropic network for journalism.
More than $12M in Federal Funding for Tribal Renewable Energy Projects Statewide
Federal funds finalize the financial package to build Angoon’s run-of-river hydro project, while more money flows to Interior and Northwest renewable energy initiatives.
Green Bank Coalition Taps Spruce Root for First Network Investment
The Coalition for Green Capital tapped Southeast-based Spruce Root as the first network investment in its nationwide green bank, committing to $10 million to transform energy systems in Native communities.
National Park Tourism in Alaska Contributes $2.3B to State Economy
The National Park Service reports that 3.3 million visitors to national parks in Alaska spent $1.5 billion in the state in 2023.
Alaska Congressional Delegation Asks for Transboundary Protection
The Alaska Congressional delegation urges the Biden administration to more forcefully protect transboundary rivers that flow from Canada into Alaska.
Alaska Awarded $38.6M for Heat Pumps in Coastal Communities
A $38.6 million federal grant will help about 6,100 households in southern and central Alaska install heat pumps.
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.
Spruce Root Receives Three International Economic Development Awards
Spruce Root, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting rural communities, recently announced that it and its Path to Prosperity suite of services won three awards from the International Economic Development Council.