Alaska’s Lt. Gov. Byron Mallot has denied a proposed ballot initiative designed to offer greater protections for salmon habitat from mining or other development.
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New Pebble advisory committee meets indoors, while mine protesters gather outside
While the new advisory committee for the Pebble Partnership met for the first-time in Anchorage on Monday, opponents of the Pebble Mine gathered outside for a rally.
Health care questions for Sen. Dan Sullivan dominate Kodiak town hall
Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan held a town hall Saturday in the city of Kodiak and attracted a sizeable crowd. He dedicated the bulk of the meeting to the public’s questions, and most focused on healthcare.
Pebble forms advisory committee to help with range of issues
The Pebble Partnership announced Thursday that is has officially formed a new advisory committee in an effort to expand its engagement with stakeholders. The company noted the commitments of five founding members: Willie Hensley, Kimberly Williams, Jim Maddy, General Joseph Ralston and Terrence ‘Rock’ Salt. Mike Heatwole is a spokesman for Pebble Mine.
EPA settles with Pebble, clears permitting path for mine
The EPA has announced a new process that could let the Pebble Partnership develop a controversial mine at the headwaters of Bristol Bay.
Ekwok Natives Limited cuts ties with Nunamta Aulukestai
Ekwok Natives Limited’s board of directors voted Friday to cease its affiliation with Nunamta Aulukestai by a 4-1 vote.