Thursday’s vote was only the second rejection of a commissioner-level appointment in state history. The last was during the Palin administration.
Alix Soliman
Climate & Environment Reporter, KTOO
“I write stories that shine a light on environmental problems and solutions. In the words of Rachel Carson, ‘The public must decide whether it wishes to continue on the present road, and it can do so only when in full possession of the facts.’”
When Alix isn’t asking questions, you can find her hiking, climbing or buried in a good book.
Canagold plans to drive 98-foot-long ship up Taku River to proposed New Polaris mine in June
The route is up the Taku River, south of Juneau, to where it meets the Tulsequah River, just over the U.S.-Canada border.
AEL&P to raise Juneau electricity rates due to inflation, capital improvements
Juneau residents could see monthly bills increase by 18 to 20%.
Now Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand a glacial outburst flood 30% larger than last year, instead of twice the size
After the project cost skyrocketed, the Assembly voted to scale back the protection plan for this year’s flood. The Army Corps is weighing some medium-term solution ideas and estimates the annual flood will last another 25 years.
Juneau’s flood wall is being rebuilt to withstand glacial outburst floods nearly double the size of last year
Officials say a flood that large is unlikely, but they’re building for the worst-case scenario.
New Amalga gold mine plans to ship ore from Cascade Point, no matter what happens with ferry terminal
Pending permitting, Grande Portage Resources, Ltd. has released preliminary plans for how it will operate in Juneau.