A U.S. House Committee plans to examine whether the EPA unfairly blocked the Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska with a so-called “pre-emptive veto,” before the mine has even applied for permits.
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Aleknagik celebrates new bridge over the Wood River
The town had long been divided between the north and south shores of Aleknagik, water or ice between.
Hooper Bay loses fourth young adult to apparent suicide
Carl Dominic Robert Joe, 21, had died from an apparent suicide Saturday afternoon, according to troopers. Joe’s death comes less than a week after three other young adults have died.
Warming ocean temps may bode poorly for pollock
Bering Sea temperatures having been clumping up in multi-year warm and cold spells, which could have profound impacts on the ecosystem.
Bethel voters back liquor store, sin taxes
In a Bethel advisory vote, most voted yes to the city supporting a liquor license application for a liquor store.
Community of Hooper Bay suffers 3 suicides in one week
Three suicide deaths in the past week have rocked the community of Hooper Bay. Troopers believe the victims were connected.