The U.S. House Natural Resources Committee yesterday moved a bill to update the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the primary fisheries law in federal waters.
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Delta follows through with $10,000 promise
Delta Airlines gave the Juneau Community Foundation $10,000 for the Augustus Brown Swimming Pool last night.
Historic Brotherhood Bridge getting dismantled, replaced
New Glacier Highway crossing at Mendenhall River will feature four lanes, sidewalk, multi-use path
Alaska journalist Bob Tkacz found dead
Bob Tkacz was a fixture in the capital press corps for years. His death is not considered suspicious.
Juneau man believes he knows the little boy in the Kennedy picture
Terry VanLeuven says he gave a framed copy of the picture to Steve Cowper when he was elected as governor in 1986.
Wrangell timber sale plan moving forward
The U.S. Forest Service is moving closer to selling old-growth timber stands on roaded areas of Wrangell Island.
Alaska ferry workers authorize strike if negotiations fail
The state and union plan to meet June 10 for another round of negotiations
Crews continue to battle Funny River Fire; rain forecasted
It’s estimated to have burned more than 158,000 acres with 30% containment. Funny River Road from Mile 7 to the end was evacuated on Sunday afternoon.
NMFS nears new Steller sea lion restrictions
NMFS came out in favor of allowing more fishing in its environmental impact statement released Friday morning.
Alaska farmers eligible for USDA transportation help
Starting July 21, Alaska farmers can sign up for the US Department of Agriculture’s Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program.