A bill before Congress would speed a timberland trade between the federal government and the Alaska Mental Health Trust. It’s part of a larger legislative effort to increase logging in the Tongass National Forest.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
State lifts part of ban on drug felons applying for food stamps
People with drug felonies can now apply for food stamps in Alaska.
Stikine sockeye run is the best return in a decade
This year’s sockeye salmon run returning to the Stikine River near Petersburg and Wrangell is turning out to be better than expected.
Alaska Peninsula volcano spews steam, ash, but no lava
Scientists have increased the alert level for Pavlof Volcano for the second time this month. On Thursday, the Alaska Peninsula volcano showed signs of low-level eruptive activity.
McHugh fire caused by unextinguished campfire
State officials say a smoldering campfire caused the McHugh fire, which until recently threatened South Anchorage..
Enthusiasts, policymakers weigh how to juice electric car sales
More Alaskans are driving electric cars. The same is true for California, Oregon and Washington state. But many people continue to consider the vehicles as too small, difficult to use and no more than a novelty.