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Aug 10 2019

A map of the proposed excavation site, waste rock stockpiles and water diffusing system. (From the Application for Waste Management Permit for the Palmer Phase II Exploration Project.)

Conservation groups ask DEC to reconsider Palmer Project permits

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | 2 Alaska, Community, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Southeast

The Palmer Project near Haines received some key permits from the state last month. The project is not a mine yet, but the Constantine Metal Resources company hopes it will be one in the future. Conservation groups say the state hasn’t collected enough information to issue the permits.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | August 10, 2019 2:05 pm

Aug 10 2019

Only 2% of Alaska cruise passengers will visit Wrangell in 2019. And the town is fine with that.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | 2 Alaska, Business, Community, Economy, Southeast, Tourism

The small southeast town of Wrangell gets just a sliver of the 1.3 million cruise ship tourists who visit Alaska this summer. Local tour operators say that’s not a bad thing.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | August 10, 2019 9:59 am

Aug 08 2019

A firetruck from the downtown station responds to a call on Feb. 10. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)

Red flag warning, burn ban issued for Juneau amid high winds

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Public Safety, Southeast, Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Skagway, Gustavus and Juneau until 7 p.m. Thursday. The warning means that severe fire weather conditions are underway.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 8, 2019 3:26 pm

Aug 08 2019

Alaska ferry workers union explains why strike happened — and what workers gained from it

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Aleutians, Business, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, State Government, Transportation

This summer, the Alaska Marine Highway System weathered its first strike in more than 40 years. So what did the ferry workers union win?

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | August 8, 2019 2:52 pm

Aug 07 2019

International Joint Commission launches ‘fact-finding mission’ into British Columbia transboundary mining

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

Alaska’s U.S. senators hosted members of an international commission charged with investigating transboundary water disputes in Juneau on Monday.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | August 7, 2019 4:27 pm

Aug 06 2019

Gov. Mike Dunleavy, a Republican, talks with reporters about his hope that the Legislature complete its work on the state budget and permanent fund dividends. He sat down with reporters in the governor's office in the Capitol in Juneau, May 29, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Bill setting PFDs, reversing vetoes headed to Dunleavy on Wednesday, spokesperson says

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

If Dunleavy receives the bill on Wednesday, he would have until Aug. 30 to sign it, veto it or issue line-item vetoes.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | August 6, 2019 4:58 pm

Aug 05 2019

In the aftermath of the strike, Petersburg ferry workers speak out on budget cuts

By Angela Denning, KFSK - Petersburg | Southeast, State Government, Transportation

The ferry union strike might be over, but some Petersburg ferry workers are still concerned about the state cuts to the Alaska Marine Highway System and other services.

By Angela Denning, KFSK - Petersburg | August 5, 2019 4:23 pm

Aug 05 2019

Mule deer, white-tailed deer expand range into Alaska

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, Wildlife

New species of deer are moving into parts of Alaska, including the Upper Lynn Canal. Alaska Department of Fish and Game is gathering information on these ungulates.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | August 5, 2019 3:02 pm

Aug 02 2019

Jacob Trumble, Holly Nore, Tyler Varner, “Izm,” and Austin Kalkins meet up in a casual support group for LGBTQ people in Ketchikan in 2014. (Photo by KRBD)

Ketchikan LGBTQ group looks back on 5 years of support

By Elizabeth Gabriel, KRBD - Ketchikan | 2 Alaska, A News, Community, Family, Southeast

Transgendered Ketchikan started as a Facebook group and became a weekly meet-up for members of the LGBTQ community.

By Elizabeth Gabriel, KRBD - Ketchikan | August 2, 2019 8:22 pm

Aug 02 2019

Budget uncertainty could make it harder for the elderly to access medical care

By Nina Sparling, KCAW - Sitka | Aging, Southeast, State Government

Potential cuts to senior benefits and Medicaid have many concerned. But the elder community faces another potential setback – this one tied to cuts to the Alaska Legal Services Corporation.

By Nina Sparling, KCAW - Sitka | August 2, 2019 6:18 pm

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Conservation groups ask DEC to reconsider Palmer Project permits

Only 2% of Alaska cruise passengers will visit Wrangell in 2019. And the town is fine with that.

Red flag warning, burn ban issued for Juneau amid high winds

Alaska ferry workers union explains why strike happened — and what workers gained from it

International Joint Commission launches ‘fact-finding mission’ into British Columbia transboundary mining

Bill setting PFDs, reversing vetoes headed to Dunleavy on Wednesday, spokesperson says

In the aftermath of the strike, Petersburg ferry workers speak out on budget cuts

Mule deer, white-tailed deer expand range into Alaska

Ketchikan LGBTQ group looks back on 5 years of support

Budget uncertainty could make it harder for the elderly to access medical care

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