A brown bear cub was struck and killed by a driver in Haines recently. Wildlife trooper Trent Chwialkowski said the incident happened July 28 in the late evening around mile 9 of Lutak Road.
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Gov. Bill Walker visits Ketchikan for Blueberry Arts Festival
Gov. Bill Walker came to Alaska’s First City on Saturday to experience this year’s sun-filled Blueberry Arts Festival. He is attending fairs and festivals around Alaska in place of scheduling the governor’s picnics that have been traditional for the past few years.
Alaska city leaders put ride-sharing ban on ballot
KETCHIKAN, Alaska (AP) — Voter in an Alaska city are getting the chance to decide whether or not they want ride-sharing companies such as Uber and Lyft to operate in their city. The Ketchikan City Council voted on Thursday to place a proposed city ban of ride-hailing companies on the upcoming Oct. 3 ballot. Ketchikan…
Egan calls for criminal justice bill, income tax
Senate Bill 54 would have increased jail times for some offenses. The Senate passed the bill by a wide margin.
Skagway leaders move toward 15-year waterfront lease, but some hurdles remain
Skagway leaders are moving ahead with a new 15-year tidelands lease proposal and they’re hoping to get it to voters this October. The Assembly put some tough questions to the White Pass and Yukon Route Railroad president at a public meeting Thursday.
Mandated reporting of prescribed controlled substances begins in Alaska
The state has been collecting data on prescription opioids and controlled substances since 2012, but until last month, prescribers and pharmacies have been volunteering that data. As part of an ongoing legislative effort, medical professionals prescribing controlled substances are now required to provide hard numbers.
No charges filed in Mount Polley mine disaster
The British Columbia government won’t file charges in the Mount Polley mine disaster. Critics in Southeast say the lack of enforcement action increases their concerns about transboundary mines.
Lt. Gov. Mallott says he and Gov. Walker will run for re-election
Mallott told KINY that they’ll run together. Even for incumbents, that may be an uphill fight.
Lagoudakis to run for Petersburg mayor
Petersburg borough Mayor Cindi Lagoudakis has decided to try and continue on in that role beyond October. Lagoudakis has filed her paperwork with the borough to run for the mayoral seat in the October 3 election.
Forest Service could delay Wrangell contaminated soil move
The U.S. Forest Service could put the brakes on a state plan to store contaminated soil near a Wrangell recreation area.