‘This is already in my body’: Gustavus residents seek more protections as state construction continues at contaminated airport
Gustavus is getting a multi-million dollar airport upgrade, but city officials and some residents are calling on Alaska’s Department of Transportation to stop work on the project.
Coronavirus outbreak in China still has geoduck fishery closed in Alaska
Alaska geoduck clam divers are stuck sitting on the beach until at least March 5.
Alaska oil, mining education group alleges former director stole at least $187,000
Alaska Resource Education, which promotes the oil and gas, mining and forestry industries in Alaska’s schools, is suing former Executive Director Michelle Brunner, alleging she embezzled at least $187,000.
The Mendenhall Glacier area could look different. Now’s the chance to weigh in.
In 30 years or so, visitors might not be able to see the Mendenhall Glacier from the visitor center. The U.S. Forest Service is preparing for that reality.
Yukon aims to sell renewable power to Skagway cruise ships
The Yukon produces a lot of renewable energy. And they have a surplus in the summer months, when cruise ships are in port at Skagway.
A new fish processor is buoying King Cove’s fishermen. But now the town’s finances are sinking.
King Cove officials estimate that they’ve lost of some $650,000 in revenue, or nearly 25 percent of their yearly total.
Coronavirus shutters Southeast Alaska geoduck clam fishery
In January, divers held an emergency meeting of the geoduck committee to talk about what to do next.
Final feasibility plan released for Red Devil mercury mine cleanup
The Red Devil mercury mine permanently closed in 1971 after the price of ore fell and the owners walked away, leaving it up to the state and federal governments to clean up the site.
As it prepares to exit the state, BP donates nonprofit meeting property in Anchorage to community foundation
BP announced it will donate the BP Energy Center property and building to The Alaska Community Foundation. The foundation has agreed to maintain the center as a free meeting space for at least the next 20 years.
Alaska regulators say they need more time to weigh Hilcorp’s request to keep its finances confidential
The Regulatory Commission of Alaska has extended its deadline to March 12. It’s the second delay this year.
Prospector’s 50-year-old mining claim could be a boost for Constantine’s new mining project near Haines
If Merrill Palmer gives up his mining claims, that federal land turns into Alaska Mental Health Trust Land.
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