Logging hasn’t begun yet, but the Oregon-based company won a contract years ago to carry out the Chilkat Valley’s largest timber sale in decades.
Environment
Alaskans say cleaner fuels could solve cruise ship scrubber pollution
Scrubbers filter heavy fuel oil exhaust, but environmental advocates say they transfer air pollution into Alaska’s waters. Some Juneau residents want to see that change.
With second storm incoming, governor declares disaster in western Alaska
State emergency officials are deploying response teams and have requested help from the Alaska National Guard and State Defense Force.
Kotzebue issues mandatory evacuation order ahead of flooding from coastal storm
Water could rise as much as 10 feet above the high tide line, according to the National Weather Service.
Juneau residents voice opposition to proposed New Polaris gold mine in British Columbia
Tribal members and conservation groups say they don’t want to see a legacy of mining pollution continue in the Taku River.
Alaska crab fishery shows signs of recovery after massive crash
Bering Sea crabbers will see a boost in catch limits this season, after years of cancellations and small harvests due to low snow and king crab stocks.