Two Southeast Alaska Credit Unions Merge
Tongass Federal Credit Union merged with ALPS Federal Credit Union, uniting two institutions that span Southeast Alaska.
Tag: Juneau
Gaining Ground: Tlingit and Haida Tribes Expand Juneau Land Base
After a five-year hiatus, the federal government accepted a fee-to-trust acquisition of Alaska Native land for just the second time. The Central Council of the Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska had its application for a plot of land in Juneau approved by the US Department of the Interior.
New Natural Sciences Building Underway for UAS
The structural portion of building the new Auke Bay Integrated Science Building at UAS formally concluded on October 31, 2022, with a “Sign the Beam” ceremony.
Juneau Radio Stations Bought by Out-of-State Owner
All six commercial radio stations in Juneau are changing hands to an out-of-state owner, an acquaintance of the current owners, Frontier Media.
Statewide Postcard Art Contest Winners
Ten Alaskan artists are winners of this year’s statewide postcard contest sponsored by Kindred Post, an art gallery and contract post office in downtown Juneau.
Sustainable Energy: Drink to That
Alaskan Brewing Company’s waste-to-energy process unlocks solutions to decontaminate chemical pollution and possibly solve Juneau’s expensive sewage problem.
UAS Names New Provost, Native Student Success Specialist
UAS made a couple of administrative hires.
Thermalize Juneau Helps Juneau Residents Retire Their Oil Tanks
Through the assistance of Thermalize Juneau, local homeowners interested in clean energy are taking advantage of heat pumps. The program helps them leverage their buying power to obtain discounts and provides technical assistance to demystify the process of installing a new and unfamiliar technology.
Hecla Greens Creek Endows UAS Environmental Science Program
The owner-operator of the Greens Creek silver mine on Admiralty Island is donating $300,000 to create an endowment in support of the UAS environmental science program in Juneau.
2021 Governor’s Arts and Humanities Awards Recognize Nine Alaskans
Annual arts and humanities awards recognize the advocates, artists, educators, and historians who have used their craft and passion to support and inspire others.