Canagold says it will avoid harming the Taku River amid concerns from tribal members about protecting salmon.
Economy
NOAA rejects petition to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon under the Endangered Species Act
Had the listing gone through, it could have affected fisheries and communities along the state’s sprawling southern coastline.
Cruise traffic in Haines could skyrocket under potential deal with major cruise port operator
Global Ports Holding wants to lease Haines’ large cruise ship dock, in a move that could boost cruise passengers to 300,000 per year.
Canagold plans to drive 98-foot-long ship up Taku River to proposed New Polaris mine in June
The route is up the Taku River, south of Juneau, to where it meets the Tulsequah River, just over the U.S.-Canada border.
AEL&P to raise Juneau electricity rates due to inflation, capital improvements
Juneau residents could see monthly bills increase by 18 to 20%.
Huna Totem’s new cruise dock project could be downsized due to cost hikes, tariffs
Despite the delays, Huna Totem is moving full steam ahead with its plan to open the dock for the 2028 cruise season and construction is slated to begin next summer.