Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska, Author at KTOO

Dec 11 2018

This Alaskan crossed the Bering Sea in an eight-foot dinghy. Russia wants to send him back.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Arctic, Community, Nation & World

Packed with provisions, John W, Martin III floated down the Tanana and Yukon rivers with the aim of reaching China. He ended up in Russia’s Far East and is writing a book about his experiences.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 11, 2018 4:39 pm

Dec 06 2018

A pair of Panamax cruise ships docked in downtown Juneau on Aug. 30, 2017. (Photo by Jacob Resneck/KTOO)

Ruling limits how Juneau can spend cruise passenger fees

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

A federal judge rules Juneau city officials spent marine passenger fees too freely. The ruling upholds the constitutionality of collecting fees but constrains their future use.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 6, 2018 5:03 pm

Dec 06 2018

AEL&P's main offices, pictured here on March 24, 2018, are located in the Lemon Creek area in Juneau.

Hydro One’s Avista merger unraveling over Ontario’s political meddling

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Business, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Juneau

Regulators in Washington state have blocked the acquisition of Alaska Electric Light & Power’s parent company by a Canadian utility. AEL&P serves about 17,000 homes and businesses in Juneau.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 6, 2018 1:07 pm

Dec 05 2018

Human rights complaint filed over transboundary mining in British Columbia

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast

Southeast Alaska tribes say pollution from Canadian mines is violating their human rights. They’re calling on a D.C.-based human rights commission to investigate.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 5, 2018 2:55 pm

Dec 03 2018

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy speaks to the Alaska Miners Association about his plans for his administration. He named Tuckerman Babcock to be his chief of staff and transition chairman. (Photo by Wesley Early/Alaska Public Media)

Dunleavy names new Alaska Fish and Game chief

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Fisheries, State Government, Wildlife

Doug Vincent-Lang will be acting commissioner for Alaska Department of Fish and Game. The former fisheries biologist was director for the Division of Wildlife Conservation under Gov. Sean Parnell.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 3, 2018 4:04 pm

Dec 03 2018

Hoonah is among Southeast communities dependent on diesel generators. A run-of-the-river power project at Gartina Falls should lower electrical rates for the Tlingit village.

PFD promise key to Dunleavy’s win in Hoonah

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Politics, Southeast

Mike Dunleavy won an electoral majority in 6 of 132 precincts with an Alaska Native majority. One was Hoonah, where the Republican’s promise of full Permanent Fund dividends apparently resonated with voters.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 3, 2018 12:30 pm

Dec 01 2018

The Stikine River Delta, as seen from the air. The chinook subsistence fishery on the river has been closed. Photo by Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska News.

Poor king run forecast on Taku, Stikine rivers

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Fisheries, Southeast

Alaska fisheries manager project more “conservation measures” in Southeast salmon fisheries next year. The forecast for Taku and Stikine kings is only slightly improved over last year.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | December 1, 2018 10:27 am

Nov 26 2018

Alaska’s governor-elect makes key appointments

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Government, State Government

Gov.-elect Mike Dunleavy’s transition team has announced four key appointments. All tout private sector experience and will be newcomers to Alaska’s state government.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 26, 2018 6:04 pm

Nov 21 2018

The fast ferry M/V Fairweather steams through Chatham Strait in 2011.

Fast ferry returns to Lynn Canal for the holidays

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Southeast, Transportation

The Fairweather will service the Lynn Canal route four times a week and make two trips to Angoon. The Malaspina will make three trips to Hoonah and Gustavus.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 21, 2018 1:17 pm

Nov 19 2018

Meet the Socialist Rifle Association. The left’s answer to conservative gun culture.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Community, Politics

Some progressive gun owners say they’re put off by the NRA’s rhetoric and politics. Enter the “Socialist Rifle Association.”

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | November 19, 2018 2:26 pm

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Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

This Alaskan crossed the Bering Sea in an eight-foot dinghy. Russia wants to send him back.

Ruling limits how Juneau can spend cruise passenger fees

Hydro One’s Avista merger unraveling over Ontario’s political meddling

Human rights complaint filed over transboundary mining in British Columbia

Dunleavy names new Alaska Fish and Game chief

PFD promise key to Dunleavy’s win in Hoonah

Poor king run forecast on Taku, Stikine rivers

Alaska’s governor-elect makes key appointments

Fast ferry returns to Lynn Canal for the holidays

Meet the Socialist Rifle Association. The left’s answer to conservative gun culture.

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