White House Releases Arctic Strategy
The plan lays out three arcing “lines of interest” – to advance U.S. security, pursue responsible Arctic stewardship and to strengthen international cooperation.
Fish Entrepreneurs Show Interest in Adak
Icicle Seafoods closed its plant in Adak last month, but fisheries business on the island didn’t grind to a halt — fish buyers are moving in to fill the void left by the processor.
Community group searches for ferry to serve Pribilof Islands
The Pribilof Islands of St. Paul and St. George are just 45 miles apart, but getting between them can be challenging because of limited flight service and the area’s notoriously foggy weather.
Arctic scientists take on ‘emerging research questions’
Environmental changes from climate warming are hitting the Arctic harder and faster than anyone predicted. This week, top Arctic scientists have been meeting in Anchorage looking for better ways to investigate and even track the changes and what they could mean.
Police Break Up Eagle Party at Safeway
A flock of eagles descended on the Safeway parking lot last week, prompting police intervention.
BBNC, Millrock Agree to Mineral Exploration on BBNC Land
The Bristol Bay Native Corporation and the mineral exploration company Millrock Resources made an agreement to explore for gold, copper, and molybdenum prospects on BBNC land near the Chigniks.
Federal government targets 50 legacy wells for clean-up
On Wednesday, the Bureau of Land Management released a draft plan identifying 50 of these so-called “legacy wells” for clean up.
How much missed school is too much?
The high cost of travel for extracurricular activities in Sitka’s schools has been an ongoing debate for years. Now, the school board is going to take a hard look at whether travel costs students and parents more than just money.
Accused murderer arrested in Haines
A man accused in a cold-case Utah murder was arrested in Haines on Wednesday.
Pebble Review Panel Finds Flaws With Baseline Studies
Members of a science panel sponsored by the Pebble Partnership are criticizing the Partnership’s own research.
