Green Leaf Archives

Marijuana business dispute involves Assembly candidates

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Oct 1, 2018 | Local News

A Sitka businessman has filed multiple lawsuit against Assembly member Aaron Bean, who is currently running for mayor. Conor Nelson is seeking repayments for loans and eviction of Green Leaf Inc., a marijuana business Bean has operated since 2016. Read More

Slideshow: Two years after pot vote, a budding industry in Sitka

by Cameron Clark, KCAW | Jul 20, 2017 | Local News, Syndicated

While the local government has been hammering out the rules for the marijuana industry, growers and retailers have been building their businesses -- literally from the ground up. KCAW’s Cameron Clark recently went behind the scenes to explore the highs and lows of Sitka’s cannabis trade. Read More

March 14, 2017: Electric rates on tonight’s assembly agenda

by KCAW News | Mar 14, 2017 | Local News

The Sitka Assembly will consider a seasonal adjustment to electric rates, when it meets in regular session. It will also consider relaxing penalties for businesses that are a little late filing their quarterly sales tax returns. Read More

Commission reviews pot shop, marsh home

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Nov 22, 2016 | Local News

Two of Sitka’s political leaders are putting down new roots. Last Wednesday (11-16-16), the Planning Commission approved a marijuana retail permit for Assembly member Aaron Bean. But they postponed a decision on request by Representative Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins to build an ADU on a marshy lot on Shennett Street. Read More

Gagnon withdraws application for city attorney

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Aug 24, 2016 | Local News

The Assembly last night (08-23-16) approved two more marijuana business licenses, and learned that one of their top picks for municipal attorney has withdrawn her name. Read More