Almost 800,000 people voted this year as their favorite bears at Katmai National Park packed on the pounds for winter — over 100,000 more voters than last year.
"Pebble Mine"
EPA moves to block Pebble Mine
The EPA announced it will resume the process that could result in blocking the proposed Pebble gold mine.
United Fishermen of Alaska director leaving to start lobbying firm
As executive director, Leach was outspoken against the proposed Pebble Mine near Bristol Bay and threats posed to Southeast Alaska’s salmon runs from Canadian mines.
Pebble: Appeals court revives case challenging EPA’s removal of watershed protection
A panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has revived a lawsuit aimed at blocking construction of the Pebble Mine in Southwest Alaska.
Pedro Bay shareholders accept $19M deal that would thwart efforts to mine Pebble deposit
More than 90% of shareholders have agreed to the plan. It calls for The Conservation Fund to buy easements on 44,000 acres.
On Dillingham trip, Murkowski pushes permanent protections for Bristol Bay
Murkowski said the best way to ensure long-term protection is for Congress to pass a law.