In a letter to the Army Corps on Friday, Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallot contend that Pebble Limited Partnership has yet to present a “feasible and realistic” project.
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Bethel’s finance director resigns after city budget finalized
The city administration confirmed Wednesday that City of Bethel finance director Jim Chevigny’s resignation is effective immediately, adding that they do not expect any disruption to the Finance Department’s operations.
Pointing at Pebble, EPA leader looks to rein in agency’s veto power
The proposal would eliminate EPA’s ability to preemptively or retroactively veto permits for waste discharge in waterways, restricting the agency’s ability to step in and regulate large projects. Under the Obama administration, EPA used its authority under Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act to propose restrictions on the Pebble Mine.
Wildlife get 3,000 more acres creating corridor on Afognak Island
More than 3,000 acres of ecologically rich land on Afognak Island is now protected through a wildlife and recreation corridor.
Walker signs bill to help villages run background checks on police
Governor Bill Walker visited Bethel last week to sign Senate Bill 148 into law. The bill allows the Alaska Police Standards Council to work with villages to conduct background checks for future police officers. But for village police officers, it will be voluntary.
Alaska Aerospace Corporation schedules launch at Kodiak facility
President and CEO Craig Campbell said a commercial company will conduct the launch sometime July 14-20. He says the site will be closed for certain hours during those days.
19-year-old survives bear attack in Naknek boatyard
Since a young fisherman was attacked, bears have been the talk of Naknek boatyards.
Bristol Bay Fly Fishing and Guide Academy works to bring more jobs to the region
The academy teaches youth in the Bristol Bay region the skills needed to get a job in the sports fishing industry.
Whale collides with ferry Tustumena
The ferry Tustumena passengers traveling to Kodiak watched a whale collide with the vessel Wednesday morning.
Fansler sentenced to year of probation, alcohol treatment and community service
Former Alaska state Rep. Zach Fansler pleaded guilty Thursday to second-degree harassment in connection with a January incident in which he struck a woman in his hotel room.