Harris Air is grounding its Sitka-based fleet after 20 years of passenger service. The move leaves some Southeast Alaska communities with only one option for commuter flights.
KHNS - Haines
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Rising ocean temperatures intensify paralytic shellfish poisoning levels in Southeast waters
Over the last few months, levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning in Southeast Alaskan shellfish have been very high. A coalition of tribal organizations is tracking PSP levels to make sure subsistence users can safely harvest shellfish.
Alaska’s ‘landless communities’ discuss possibilities for settlement
Nearly 50 years ago, Native corporations were created and thousands of acres of land were transferred to each one. However, Alaska Natives from five communities were excluded from the settlement.
Heatwave shuts down dog sled tours early on a glacier near Skagway
The tour company moved 240 dogs and 60,000 pounds of equipment from the Denver Glacier above Skagway to camp on the Mendenhall Glacier near Juneau, where they had to scout new, even higher altitude terrain.
Constantine spins off gold assets, stakes future on Palmer Project
The Palmer Project cleared major milestones this year. They aren’t mining yet, but they completed all the necessary regulatory hurdles to expand their exploration operations underground next year.
Conservation groups ask DEC to reconsider Palmer Project permits
The Palmer Project near Haines received some key permits from the state last month. The project is not a mine yet, but the Constantine Metal Resources company hopes it will be one in the future. Conservation groups say the state hasn’t collected enough information to issue the permits.