Members of Alaska Youth For Environmental Action shared personal narratives as part of their Civics and Conservation Summit.
Environment
Juneau Assembly moves to begin buyout process for flood-ravaged street, but could still back out
After View Drive residents came forward and said they’re interested in a buyout, the Assembly moved to sign a federal agreement.
Trump administration plans to end ban on bear baiting in Alaska national preserves
The proposal would reestablish state authority to manage sport hunting and trapping in federal territory that is part of the national park system.
Forest Service schedules in-person meetings across Southeast on Tongass plan revision
The agency plans to hold meetings in 18 Southeast communities to collect public input from late March through early May.
Tribal citizens speak out against proposed Cascade Point ferry terminal
Lingít community members with ties to the area say Berners Bay is sacred and important for hunting and fishing.
Juneau students have missed four days this school year due to snow. They won’t have to make them up.
That’s partially because the district was able to get some of the lost days waived by the state due to extraordinary weather. It also has four extra days built into its calendar.