The letters encourage British Columbia to pause mining developments in the headwaters of the Stikine, Unuk and Taku Rivers that drain into Southeast Alaska.
Economy
A new technology aims to help ships avoid whale strikes
WhaleSpotter is now used by a dozen companies, including some in Alaska.
University of Alaska projects up to 10% increase in health care costs this fiscal year
Nationally, employers are anticipating an 8.5% increase in medical costs and an 11% increase in pharmacy costs, according to data presented to the Board of Regents.
Alaska station that covered devastating storm cuts jobs
KYUK public TV and radio station in Western Alaska serves dozens of villages damaged by Typhoon Halong. But with federal funding eliminated, KYUK makes severe cuts to its staff and news department.
‘It’s just been a frustrating time’: Juneau’s federal workers return to their posts after shutdown ends
Reopening the federal government has not necessarily been a smooth process for some local agency workers who went 43 days without pay.
A mineral exploration project near Haines has changed hands again
Vizsla Copper Corp. has purchased the Palmer Project from America Pacific Mining Corp.