The Haines Borough is asking for more information about a major timber sale in the Chilkat Valley, recently announced by the University of Alaska. At a regular meeting Tuesday, the Assembly voted to send a letter to the university prior to a community meeting at the end of April.
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University of Alaska extends comment period for proposed timber sale near Haines, Klukwan
The University of Alaska announced Monday that they are extending the deadline for comment on a controversial timber sale near Haines and Klukwan by 10 more days, until May 7.
Sitka Mountain Rescue helps five hikers on Harbor Mountain
Five hikers were assisted off Harbor Mountain by Sitka Mountain Rescue this weekend, when one member of their party became dehydrated.
Sealaska Corporation announces multimillion dollar deal to keep trees in the ground
Southeast’s regional Native corporation is using some of its lands for carbon sequestration. It’s the first carbon bank in the state to be approved for the California cap-and-trade market.
Young offenders learn life skills during weeklong camp
During a weeklong program, several teenage residents of a Juneau youth facility worked on life skills, such as creating resumés and establishing good credit. The annual Transition Camp presented a series of speakers and workshops last week aimed at easing the return home for the young men at Johnson Youth Center.
What’s Juneau’s capacity for cruise ship visitors?
The volume of Alaska-bound cruise ship visitors is projected to shatter records this season and next. That’s led to a revived conversation over the carrying capacity of visitors to Alaska’s capital city.
Wrangell cancels its 65-year-old King Salmon Derby
Wrangell canceled its annual king salmon derby for the first time because of record low chinook forecasts and state restrictions. Wrangell has held the longest king derby in Southeast Alaska, lasting a whole month. The local Chamber of Commerce will hold a silver salmon derby instead.
Haines School Board touches on sexual assault allegations in school’s past
Haines Borough School Board addressed allegations of sexual abuse briefly at a regular meeting Tuesday. Interim Superintendent Rich Carlson said the district is focusing on providing support for students.
Southeast king salmon cuts hit commercial trollers, net fisheries
Commercial salmon trollers in Southeast Alaska are tied up to the dock this month after a shortened winter season, closed early because of conservation concerns for king salmon stocks. They’ll be getting only a limited shot at fishing around hatchery king runs this spring and are feeling the impact of fishing restrictions.
Alaska ferry officials consider fuel alternatives
Alaska officials have no plans to convert state ferries to electrical power. But they’re installing engines that could use natural gas as well as diesel.