Twitter says the company erred in suspending Matt Buxton’s account.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director based in Juneau. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
Alaska’s regional subsistence councils hamstrung by stalled appointments
A large number of unfilled seats on the councils that manage Alaska’s subsistence hunting and fishing has left advocates worried their voices won’t be heard and confused about the process of filling those seats.
Prices expected to rise for Alaskans as barge rates increase
Alaska’s largest barge operator is raising prices. Economists say it could lead to higher prices for groceries and other local consumer goods next year.
Alaska Marine Highway proposes lean summer schedule; new ferries to stay tied to the dock
“We need to get more ships in the water,” said Sen. Bert Stedman. He’s concerned about long gaps despite lawmakers’ efforts to fully fund the marine highway system.
State proposes early-season cruise ship inspections to replace Ocean Ranger program
The state is offering up to $400,000 annually for marine engineers to inspect 30 to 40 ships. It’s a fraction of the $3.4 million Ocean Ranger program, which had marine engineers on more than half of all voyages by large cruise ships.
Prince of Wales trappers report 68 wolves taken in 2020
Conservationists had sued unsuccessfully to block the 21-day trapping season.