Gustavus calls for halt to state construction project after officials find more toxins at city’s airport
Concerned residents in the Southeast Alaska town of Gustavus pushed state agencies to do more testing for contaminants before major construction at the city’s airport. And the state found more toxic “forever chemicals” at the site.
Forest Service substantially weighed the ‘state’s preferences’ in Roadless Rule decision
The agency said a Roadless Rule exemption would allow more “flexibility” in how the nation’s largest national forest is managed.
Industry, legislators and signature gatherers ready for another big oil tax fight
The initiative group needs to get more than 28,000 signatures in three months to get the “Fair Share Act” on the ballot next year.
Novagold talks expansion, mine development in latest earnings call
Novagold, one of the two companies that has formed Donlin Gold to build and operate the mine, is exploring how to build the mine in stages.
Trump to pick former Alaska oil industry attorney for federal judgeship
Joshua Kindred, a former oil industry attorney, is Trump’s pick for new U.S. District Court judge for Alaska.
Mountain Village corporation wants vote on Donlin mine
Azachorok’s president, Loren Peterson, says its resolution isn’t a stance on the mine, but it would give shareholders a chance to decide if they want it.
Dunleavy wants White House to consider fast-tracking Prince of Wales rare earth mine
The rock under Bokan Mountain is chock-full of raw materials used to make all kinds of high-tech products: flat panel TVs, electric vehicles, smartphones, missile guidance systems and more.
AFN convention highlights Native groups’ tension with Alaska Gov. Dunleavy as recall effort looms
Will Gov. Dunleavy find a way to repair his relationship with AFN and other Native groups before the courts decide if the recall campaign can move forward?
After months of speculation, Forest Service recommends lifting Roadless Rule for the Tongass
U.S. Forest Service is seeking a full exemption of the Roadless Rule for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska.
Tribal government group supports keeping Alaska’s Roadless Rule
The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians passed a resolution at its annual conference last week in Suquamish, Washington.
A tiny insect is causing major tree damage in Southeast Alaska. Scientists hope it’s a blip.
Last year, the sawfly munched on about 40,000 acres of hemlock in Southeast Alaska. This year, that number ballooned to close to 400,000 acres of damage.
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