The Alaska Department of Natural Resources says the public can submit comments until September 6.
Economy
New power plant will keep lights on in Togiak
Togiak sometimes has problems keeping the lights on. A new power plant could change that in September when it should be up and running.
Sale of White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad finalized
Skagway’s White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad has new owners and a new president. The sale of the company was finalized July 31.
Fishermen made ‘dedicated effort’ to harvest illegal salmon near Homer, troopers say
Wildlife Troopers Detachment Commander Rex Leath said troopers observed operators of the commercial seine vessels Little Star, Relentless, Northstar and Windstar making a “dedicated effort” in Dog Fish Bay, south of Homer, to drive salmon out of waters closed to commercial seining.
New shuttle service offered between Whitehorse, Haines
Finding a way to get to Whitehorse from Haines is challenging for anyone who doesn’t own a car. Regular transportation service between the two cities hasn’t existed for years. David Simmons hopes to change that with his new business Hinterland Express.
Ocean Beauty permanently closes Petersburg cannery
Ocean Beauty Seafoods will permanently close the company’s Petersburg cannery. Company president and CEO Mark Palmer said in an Aug. 2 letter to Petersburg borough that Ocean Beauty’s facilities at Excursion Inlet, Cordova and Kodiak provide it with adequate canning capacity to meet customer demand.
Ugashik fishermen’s patience pays off
Ugashik Bay fishermen are used to their sockeye showing up late in Bristol Bay’s salmon season. This summer though was especially trying, but for some, the wait was worth it.
Shipping problems may mean empty grocery shelves in parts of Southeast Alaska
A national food supplier is having shipping problems from Tacoma, Washington, and shelves in some Alaska community grocery stores are a little emptier than normal this summer.
Out-of-state fishermen find their second family in Bristol Bay
Most of the year, Dillingham’s boatyards are peaceful parking lots. They transform entirely for just a couple short weeks before the sockeye salmon run in early June and at the end of the season in late July. Fishermen flood into Bristol Bay from around the globe, creating a diverse itinerant community complete with vendors hawking their wares.
Wrangell, other small Southeast Alaska towns are ‘breath of fresh air’ for tourism
Tourists travel to Alaska from all over the world to view stunning natural attractions and learn about the 49th state’s history. Tour operators in the small Southeast Alaska town of Wrangell say they can give an intimate and authentic experience unlike other towns.