Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska, Author at KTOO

Jul 15 2019

Forest Service chief makes quiet visit to Tongass National Forest

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Federal Government, Nation & World, Timber

Sen. Lisa Murkowski recently hosted the U.S. Forest Service’s top official in a visit to Wrangell, Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. The delegation met with tribes and talked ‘Roadless Rule’ with the local timber industry

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | July 15, 2019 10:48 am

Jul 10 2019

A young crowd gathers around the earthquake simulator on Wednesday, August 31, 2016. The emergency preparedness and awareness event was hosted by Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and Juneau Local Emergency Planning Committee. (Photo by Tripp J Crouse/KTOO)

Gov. Dunleavy vetoes funding for Alaska’s local emergency planners

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Public Safety, State Government

A line item veto deleted $225,000 to be distributed among 21 Local Emergency Planning Committees: local officials and volunteers who plan for disasters and train others in an emergency.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | July 10, 2019 3:53 pm

Jul 09 2019

The new Mendenhall Valley Public Library. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

Cuts to universities could threaten Alaska’s unified library catalog

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Arts & Culture, Education, Politics, State Government, University of Alaska

Library workers across the state are concerned Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s cuts to Alaska’s university system could threaten a statewide library service.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | July 9, 2019 1:24 pm

Jul 08 2019

Australian mining firm explores potential vanadium deposit near Juneau

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Energy & Mining, Juneau

An Australian mining firm looking for a rare mineral used for high-capacity batteries seeks a permit to drill this summer in Tongass National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is reviewing its application.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | July 8, 2019 11:23 am

Jul 01 2019

The Holland America Cruise Ship Westerdam prepares to dock in Juneau July 16, 2012. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)

Governor vetoes funding for Ocean Rangers cruise ship inspectors

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Environment, Oceans, State Government, Tourism

Funding for Alaska’s onboard cruise ship inspectors has been eliminated by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. The Ocean Rangers program was created by a ballot initiative and is paid for by cruise ship passengers.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | July 1, 2019 12:08 pm

Jun 28 2019

Alaska’s investment fund approves loan fund for Alaska shipyards

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | State Government, Transportation

AIDEA will create a $10 million loan fund over three years to offer bridge financing for vessel owners willing to do work in-state. The AK SHIP plan was developed with input from Vigor Alaska which operates the Ketchikan shipyard.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 28, 2019 10:37 am

Jun 25 2019

The ferry Columbia is tied up at the Ketchikan Shipyard in February, 2012.

Cash-strapped marine highway will take Alaska’s largest ferry out of service

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Juneau, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

Alaska state transportation officials confirmed that the MV Columbia will not sail past Sept. 4. The state plans to assign the ferry’s 62 crew members to other vessels.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 25, 2019 12:10 pm

Jun 21 2019

The Carnival Miracle arriving in Juneau in 2013.

Court rejects Alaskans’ appeal in Carnival pollution case

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Crime & Courts, Environment, Federal Government, Nation & World, Oceans, Southcentral, Southeast, Tourism

A judge explained in court papers that the harm claimed by the three Alaskans and one Bahamian were general in nature and could’ve applied broadly to others in the region.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 21, 2019 12:59 pm

Jun 19 2019

Alaska fishermen appeal Carnival’s $20 million pollution settlement

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Environment, Fisheries, Tourism

Three Alaskans are appealing a deal reached between Carnival Corporation and federal prosecutors after the world’s largest cruise company recently admitted to violating its felony probation.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 19, 2019 11:25 am

Jun 14 2019

Oxidized rock colors a valley where one of Seabridge Gold's KSM Project's open pit mines will be dug. Canadian officials have opened their final comment period before environmental approval. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska)

US senators urge more oversight from British Columbia in transboundary mining

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Fisheries, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast, State Government

The letter urges British Columbia to do a better job regulating hard rock and coal mines in transboundary watersheds. It was signed by eight U.S. senators from four border states, including Alaska.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 14, 2019 5:24 pm

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Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

Forest Service chief makes quiet visit to Tongass National Forest

Gov. Dunleavy vetoes funding for Alaska’s local emergency planners

Cuts to universities could threaten Alaska’s unified library catalog

Australian mining firm explores potential vanadium deposit near Juneau

Governor vetoes funding for Ocean Rangers cruise ship inspectors

Alaska’s investment fund approves loan fund for Alaska shipyards

Cash-strapped marine highway will take Alaska’s largest ferry out of service

Court rejects Alaskans’ appeal in Carnival pollution case

Alaska fishermen appeal Carnival’s $20 million pollution settlement

US senators urge more oversight from British Columbia in transboundary mining

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