The Army Corps of Engineers is holding public hearings on the proposed Pebble Mine. Three were held in communities on Iliamna Lake. That region — and the people who live there — would be among the most immediately impacted by the project.
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Pebble CEO emphasizes mining project’s changes at legislative meeting
Pebble CEO Tom Collier says the organization has addressed concerns raised about the initial project in the most recent permit application.
Public comment period for Pebble’s draft EIS underway, but critics stress shortcomings
Aside from concerns that the 90-day review period isn’t enough time to examine the 1,400-page document, critics say the draft environmental impact statement’s shortcomings render it insufficient.
Army Corps of Engineers releases Pebble Mine’s draft environmental impact statement
In a major development, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the draft environmental impact statement for the proposed Pebble Mine on Wednesday.
Kanakanak Hospital pharmacy is Medicare and Medicaid compliant
A survey last September found the Kanakanak Hospital’s pharmacy practices put patients at risk of harm and death. Federal officials visited in January and found that the pharmacy has made adequate improvements.
Alaska village to test river-generated hydropower next winter
The Kvichak River, which already provides Igiugig with drinking water and sockeye salmon, could also serve as its primary source of electricity.