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Jun 16 2019

Hospital sale delay could mean more expense for Sitka

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | Health, Southeast

After the sale of Sitka Community Hospital to SEARHC was pushed back a month, the Sitka Assembly had to reshuffle its finances at its regular meeting on Tuesday night: Approving a budget for Sitka Community Hospital that wasn’t anticipated, and approving more money for consulting and legal fees associated with the hospital sale.

By Katherine Rose, KCAW-Sitka | June 16, 2019 5:30 am

Jun 15 2019

This map shows 13,426 acres of land scattered throughout the Haines Borough that the University of Alaska owns and is negotiating a timber sale of.

Escalating tariffs, lingering questions hamper University of Alaska timber sale in Haines

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, Timber, University of Alaska

There are various factors slowing the 10-year timber sale the University of Alaska announced last March.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | June 15, 2019 5:30 am

Jun 14 2019

Current and former Angoon residents and supporters protest Juneau's application to annex portions of Admiralty Island on Friday, June 14, 2019. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Angoon residents, supporters protest Juneau’s annexation petition

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Juneau, Local Government, Politics, Southeast, State Government

A fight over land is reigniting after the City and Borough of Juneau submitted a proposal to annex portions of Admiralty Island to the state’s Local Boundary Commission.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | June 14, 2019 6:17 pm

Jun 14 2019

Oxidized rock colors a valley where one of Seabridge Gold's KSM Project's open pit mines will be dug. Canadian officials have opened their final comment period before environmental approval. (Photo by Ed Schoenfeld/CoastAlaska)

US senators urge more oversight from British Columbia in transboundary mining

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

The letter urges British Columbia to do a better job regulating hard rock and coal mines in transboundary watersheds. It was signed by eight U.S. senators from four border states, including Alaska.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 14, 2019 5:24 pm

Jun 14 2019

Martha and Jim Stey stand beneath the Purple Air air quality sensor installed by DEC in their backyard. They nicknamed the sensor Jon, after this late friend Jon Sandstedt. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

How bad are cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau? An air quality survey aims to find out.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Community, Environment, Health, Juneau, Science & Tech, Southeast, State Government, Tourism

This summer, a state agency is conducting an air quality study in downtown Juneau, with an eye toward measuring the impact of cruise ship emissions. Here’s how Juneau residents are helping.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | June 14, 2019 4:20 pm

Jun 13 2019

Dunleavy calls for round two in Wasilla after Alaska Legislature adjourns first special session

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

Update to this story: House Speaker Bryce Edgmon says legislators are reviewing their options regarding the location of the special session.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | June 13, 2019 1:27 pm

Jun 13 2019

From NYC to Sitka, this Alaskan is taking on nuclear disarmament

By Sheli DeLaney, KRNN | Community, Education, Federal Government, History, Juneau, Military, Nation & World, Politics, Southeast

Juneau resident Shelby Surdyk recently attended a nuclear nonproliferation conference at the U.N. headquarters in New York. For next year, she’s helping to organize a youth conference in Sitka.

By Sheli DeLaney, KRNN | June 13, 2019 10:11 am

Jun 12 2019

A low tide leaves shellfish exposed on a beach near Juneau. Nov. 17, 2018.

‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Environment, Food, Health, Juneau, Oceans, Southeast, Subsistence, Wildlife

A group that monitors shellfish toxin levels is warning Juneau residents not to consume shellfish from locations in the Auke Bay area.

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | June 12, 2019 5:56 pm

Jun 12 2019

Hoonah taps federal funds to ease cruise visitor congestion

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | Southeast, Tourism

Hoonah is planning a $4.77 million pedestrian project to improve the walkability of its harbor area and make it possible to walk to the community’s cemetery on Pitt Island.

By Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska | June 12, 2019 12:25 pm

Jun 11 2019

Team Angry Beaver wins 5th annual Race to Alaska

By Elizabeth Gabriel, KRBD-Ketchikan | Southeast, Sports

Named after their local Seattle bar, this was Team Angry Beaver’s first time competing in the 750-mile boat race from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska.

By Elizabeth Gabriel, KRBD-Ketchikan | June 11, 2019 4:45 pm

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Hospital sale delay could mean more expense for Sitka

Escalating tariffs, lingering questions hamper University of Alaska timber sale in Haines

Angoon residents, supporters protest Juneau’s annexation petition

US senators urge more oversight from British Columbia in transboundary mining

How bad are cruise ship emissions in downtown Juneau? An air quality survey aims to find out.

Dunleavy calls for round two in Wasilla after Alaska Legislature adjourns first special session

From NYC to Sitka, this Alaskan is taking on nuclear disarmament

‘Potentially lethal’ toxins found in Juneau shellfish

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Team Angry Beaver wins 5th annual Race to Alaska

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