Conservationists say the area where the sales are planned needs protection.
Syndicated
Black bears still out and about in Juneau
Homeowners, businesses should always be vigilant about handling of bear attractants.
Update: KSM mine project wins key permits
A controversial British Columbia mine northeast of Ketchikan has gained some key permits needed for construction.
Little Big Thorne: Smaller contract goes to Viking Lumber
The Forest Service awarded a contract Tuesday, Sept. 30, to log two-thirds of a controversial Southeast Alaska timber sale.
Tobacco tax before Petersburg voters
A pack of smokes will cost another two bucks if a ballot measure passes in Petersburg.
Cruise traffic level, but could grow soon
Alaska’s cruise ship season ended last week with a similar number of visitors as in 2013. But the next few years could be different.