Alaska Department of Fish and Game estimates as many as 15 bears roamed the Haines townsite this fall, causing a lot of damage.
KHNS - Haines
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Skagway News owner sells newspaper to Chugiak teachers for $20
“I’m selling it for $20, because I figure I should at least get a pizza out of this,” says The Skagway News owner Larry Persily.
Fewer ferry sailings means less work for many AMHS employees
The limited sailing schedule not only affects passengers but ferry employees as well.
How a legal fight in Maui could shape a mine project in Southeast Alaska
A state agency asked Constantine to complete a study to see if water from its discharge sites will move to nearby surface waters.
The Palmer Project, a mining prospect outside Haines, could transform into a large-scale operation
There’s no mine yet at the Palmer Project site. But a small cadre of scientists live there for half the year, looking for minerals.
Skagway brewery harnesses beer gas to grow food
Skagway Brewing Co. harnesses the carbon dioxide it produces making beer to fuel their aeroponic garden. That’s adding a layer of food security to Southeast Alaska community.