British Columbia recently granted provisional environmental approval to the Brucejack mine project, putting another gold mine upstream from Southeast Alaska a step closer to opening.
Southeast
USFS celebrates Big Thorne decision as environmental groups weigh options
A court decision allowing the Big Thorne timber sale will help speed changes in Tongass logging. But opponents say it will damage other Southeast Alaska industries.
Prince Rupert pushes for ferry help
Prince Rupert leaders are in Juneau this week to lobby for continued connections with Southeast Alaska.
Summit looks at food security, development
Business, government and other regional leaders will meet in Juneau March 17-18 for the Southeast Conference’s Mid-Session Summit.
‘Scrubbers’ to cut cruise ship air pollution
Cruise lines that sail Alaska waters are installing new pollution-control equipment. Scrubbers are aimed at clearing the air — and meeting new regulations. But it’s also dodging some stronger, more expensive measures.
Food bank needs more space to meet higher demand
The Southeast Alaska Food Bank has doubled its inventory in recent years and is lacking the freezer space to preserve it all. The nonprofit hopes to expand its facilities on city-owned land to build additional storage.
Update: Skier injured in avalanche near Haines
A skier who was testing slopes near Haines for an upcoming international ski competition was injured in an avalanche this morning.
Update: Fast ferry engine damage could affect service
One of the Alaska Marine Highway’s new ferry engines is down. That could affect service in Southeast and Prince William Sound.
New Tongass chief from Southwest U.S.
Earl Stewart will take over as Tongass forest supervisor in May. He’s moving up from Arizona, where he’s in charge of the Coconino National Forest.
Juneau musher remembers racing in Iditarod
Bruce Denton of Juneau came in 10th place in 1982.