Business owners and local officials say they’re worried that keeping guests in a bubble would squeeze out most of Southeast Alaska’s small tour companies, retailers and restaurants.
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Southeast fall climate outlook unclear, but La Niña could mean more snow for southern panhandle
In its outlook for October, November and December, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center said Southeast has equal chances of temperatures and precipitation that are above, below and near normal.
Rep. Don Young says feds should compensate Alaska if Army Corps or EPA blocks Pebble
Congressman Don Young said he thinks the state should be the one deciding whether or not the mine goes forward.
GOP House candidate Leslie Becker gets rocky reception at Metlakatla campaign stop
Becker refused to walk back the statements condemned as offensive stereotypes of Alaska Native communities — instead, she read them aloud inside the Metlakatla Longhouse.
Trump administration reportedly overrules CDC recommendation to extend no-sail cruise ship order
News outlet Axios reports that the CDC pushed to extend an order barring large cruise ships from sailing from U.S. ports, but the agency was overruled by Vice President Mike Pence.
Private port operator’s proposal for Ketchikan dock management could mean $40M+ for city general fund
Global Ports Holding is asking Ketchikan to give up its port fees but would pay the city between $40 million and $45 million over seven years.