In this newscast: The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued a permit to the proposed mine site, the Palmer Project; This summer, three different communities worked to revitalize a kind of boat the Aleutians haven’t seen since the 1800s
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No flooding expected from heavy rains in Juneau this weekend
A band of moisture from the subtropics is moving over Southeast Alaska, bringing gale force winds and two to three inches of rain.
Mine project upstream of Haines gets permit for seismic exploration
Environmental groups claimed this summer that the permitting process was rushed.
Trooper citations for salmon discards add grist to regional Alaska fishery dispute
Accusations of ‘chum chucking’ could affect the long-running debate over Alaska Peninsula commercial harvests’ impact on Yukon and Kuskowkim salmon runs.
Sites announced for 7 new Tongass and Chugach recreation cabins
The first seven out of 25 new cabins are out for bid and will be constructed next summer.
The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost
No longer are just books under fire, but also the library administrators, teachers and long-beloved librarians who are defending them.