The Pebble Partnership announced Thursday that is has officially formed a new advisory committee in an effort to expand its engagement with stakeholders. The company noted the commitments of five founding members: Willie Hensley, Kimberly Williams, Jim Maddy, General Joseph Ralston and Terrence ‘Rock’ Salt. Mike Heatwole is a spokesman for Pebble Mine.
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Cannery worker’s body found on Twin Hills beach
On Thursday, co-workers of James Schneider, 56, found the man’s body face down in the mud beneath the Togiak Fisheries Cannery dock.
Igiugig School graduates class of one
Igiugig School’s only senior, 17-year-old Dolly Zharoff, graduates this week. In the fall, she will attend the University of Alaska.
Ancient speartip leads to recognition for Round Island
Prior to the discovery of the spear-tip, it was thought that human habitation on the islands dated back only 2,500 years.
Dillingham poised to raise landfill rates to offset trash problems
The City of Dillingham continues to look for the best way to manage its some three million pounds of annual trash. Space to bury it is limited, and the fill to cover it is expensive.
State funding cuts to University of Alaska could deeply impact rural campuses
University of Alaska campuses are bracing for change as UA faces up to $22 million in cuts from the state. University administration are entertaining several different long-term options to reduce the costs, which it is calling Strategic Pathways. Some of the options would could have profound effects on higher education in rural Alaska.