A federal funding battle could affect the future of the Alaska Marine Highway System. Formula changes in the U.S. Senate’s version of a transportation bill would reduce the amount of money available to fix Alaska ships.
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Record levels of PSP toxin found in Haines-area crab, shrimp
One researcher says further testing of commercial crab and shrimp from the area could kill the region’s fisheries.
Dangerous form of heroin enters Juneau
Lt. Kris Sell said it’s called “China white,” and the police have been told it may be laced with a prescription drug that’s a possible “game changer.”
Hello, Charlie Tuna, meet Mr. Bear
“Eventually, we were going to eat it,” said Gary Johnson. “But then a bear came and got to our cooler. And he had some fresh tuna.”
Alaska drafts transboundary agreement with B.C.
Alaska officials have drafted an agreement with British Columbia aimed at protecting transboundary waters. They say it will address concerns about pollution from mines on rivers that flow into Alaska.
FBI to investigate Sitka teen’s arrest and stun gunning
Part of the bureau’s mandate is to investigate color of law abuses. Color of law describes someone given authority by a local, state or federal agency.
British Columbia goes after leaking Tulsequah Chief Mine
British Columbia is telling owners of a leaky mine that it’s time to stop polluting a river that flows into Alaska. Provincial officials on Nov. 10 notified the Tulsequah Chief Mine that it’s out of compliance with its permits
Search underway for Wrangell boater overdue since Nov. 10
Alaska State Troopers, the U.S. Coast Guard and Wrangell Search and Rescue are searching for an overdue boater in the Wrangell area.
Tongass supplying DC with ‘companion’ Christmas trees
Seven smaller “companion” trees have been selected from the Ketchikan-Misty Fiords Ranger District of the Tongass National Forest to accompany the National Christmas Tree.
Search for lost Deer Mountain hiker suspended
The search for Justin Nathan has been suspended after five days with no sign of the 22-year-old, missing on Ketchikan’s Deer Mountain after a hike last Wednesday.