Pebble Mine would be one of the largest copper and gold mines in the world — but it might never break ground. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to issue its final decision on the mine very soon.
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Kodiak crab strike ends after 2 weeks
Crabbers agreed to a price with the island’s processors on Saturday.
NOAA denies emergency request to close red king crab savings areas
The Bristol Bay red king crab fishery has been closed to fishing for two years due to low population.
Kodiak fishermen sit out opener as dispute over crab prices continues
Kodiak’s entire fleet sat out the season opener on Sunday, and they aren’t planning on fishing anytime soon.
Kodiak fishermen stand down to protest low tanner crab prices
Fishermen say they won’t go fishing for the prices offered by local canneries.
What was behind Bristol Bay’s record-breaking fire season
Fires scorched nearly 650 square miles in the Bristol Bay region last year — more than the past 72 years combined.