The world’s oceans are becoming more acidic and, like climate change, it’s happening at a faster rate in the far north waters of Alaska. A workshop to be held Wednesday in Anchorage aims to bring together scientists and stakeholders to better understand the threat ocean acidification poses to the state.
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Army Corps proposes rules for mining company’s treatment of historic sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has drafted a set of rules on how mining company Donlin Gold will have to treat historical sites it may encounter if a proposed project is approved.
AMCC inmates prepped for work on the North Slope
Inmates at the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center were taught safety guidelines necessary for work on the North Slope.
Rural lawmakers wield power without recent precedent
It will be the first time both budget-writing committees will have chairs from Bush Alaska since 1990.
McGuire served as Nome Nugget’s editor and publisher for 34 years
Nancy McGuire purchased The Nome Nugget in 1982 and served as its editor and publisher for 34 years, the paper reported Thursday.
Offshore gold mining barge runs aground in Nome’s harbor
A barge involved with offshore gold mining ran aground early Wednesday morning in Nome’s harbor. The barge, the Eddie, is owned and operated by Phoenix Offshore Mining, Port Director Joy Baker said.