This year, $11 million of profits from Red Dog Mine will be invested into a Village Improvement Fund (VIF), as well as between $4 and 8 million annually for the next nine years.
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Rural House members demand apology from Rep. Eastman over abortion remarks
Eastman hasn’t backed down from comments he made earlier this week. He said “rather than taking the word of my constituents or my word that we have a hearing to delve into how our funds are currently being used.”
Trump order baffles Bering Sea Elders
When President Donald Trump signed an order last week lifting his predecessor’s restrictions on offshore leasing in the Arctic, he also revoked a decree that created the “Bering Sea Climate Resilience Area.”
Bethel sales tax plan rejected by city council
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — The mayor of Bethel has failed at getting city council members to agree with his plan to lower the southwest Alaska city’s sales tax. KYUK-AM reports Mayor Rick Robb had proposed lowering the sales tax from 6 percent to 5.75 percent in response to the council’s 2014 decision to increase water…
Port of Nome may face negative revenues if rates aren’t increased, analysis shows
The Port of Nome could face negative net revenues by 2035 if it doesn’t begin increasing rates annually, according to a new analysis from Cordova Consulting.
Alaska high school helps disabled students find summer jobs
BETHEL, Alaska (AP) — A high school in Alaska is helping students with disabilities find summer jobs. KYUK-AM reports that Bethel Regional High School is participating in a state-funded program that will match students with disabilities with local businesses. The program is designed for students with different types of disabilities, including those with learning disabilities…