The EPA announced the proposed ban Wednesday morning, using its authority under a section of the Clean Water Act.
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Newscast – Tuesday, May 24, 2022
In this newscast: A Petersburg nurse was recognized nationally with the Daisy Award; Haines formline artist James Hart will apprentice with several master Lingit and Haida artists; Two years after becoming on of the most sealed off locations in the U.S., St. Paul Island is reopening to visitors; ConocoPhillips Alaska has started oil production at a satellite reservoir of its Alpine field
State to transfer Telephone Hill to City and Borough of Juneau for redevelopment
The Alaska Legislature passed a bill with an 11th hour amendment that directs the administration to transfer Telephone Hill to the city.
Haines artist and community leader pursues rare apprenticeship in Northwest Coast formline art
Haines formline artist James Hart will apprentice with several master Lingít and Haida artists beginning this summer.
Alaska parents look desperately for baby formula as nationwide shortage persists
Parents across the state and country have been facing an infant formula shortage since February.
Alaska Supreme Court finds Republican gerrymander in Anchorage districts, orders new map
The decision almost certainly ends Alaska’s redistricting process for 2022.
With food prices climbing, the U.N. is warning of crippling global shortages
Fears of a global food crisis are growing due to the shock of the war in Ukraine, climate change and rising inflation.
Denali’s historic, lingering snow season is affecting the park’s wildlife
Denali National Park is still melting out from its snowiest winter season in 99 years of record keeping.
Larger cruise ships will start visiting Klawock in 2023
The ships will tie up at an existing dock on Klawock Island owned by Klawock Heenya Corporation.
Newcast – Monday, May 23, 2022
In this newscast: A Miami man drowned in Skagway Friday afternoon; Juneau’s Meals on Wheels program is struggling to find enough volunteers; Young tribal citizens in Sitka took part in an afternoon regalia workshop in preparation for Celebration; The status of the Mt. Edgecumbe volcano has changed from “dormant” to “historically active”; Governor Mike Dunleavy has announced his choice of running mate, Corrections Commissioner Nancy Dahlstrom