High school students from across Alaska were at the Capitol this month to see for themselves how state government works. As it turned out, they were there at an especially busy time.
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NovaGold stakes company future on Donlin Gold mine after major asset sale
NovaGold is staking a lot on the success of the proposed Donlin Gold mine after selling a big asset last year: the Galore Creek project in British Columbia.
Storms erode Bering Sea ice pack; caution is urged
Winter storms and blustery weather buffeting the Bering Sea this month have reduced sea ice coverage by almost 25% since late January. Sea ice in the Bering Sea is typically solid and stable this time of year, but scientists and communities are observing large areas of open water, and where there is ice, much of it is shifting.
More than 130 Calista shareholder women voice dissent over Donlin mine
More than 130 Calista shareholders signed a letter protesting the proposed Donlin gold mine, and they are all women.
How Alaska school districts planned to spend that $20 million
Gov. Michael Dunleavy proposed doing away with $20 million in education funding approved by the Legislature in 2018. Superintendents and lawmakers say school districts were counting on that money, and many have already started spending it.
A Brazil dam accident sparks questions over the safety of Donlin’s tailings dam
Donlin Gold says its design is much safer than the one that collapsed in Brazil.
Wind change pulls curtain back on a future Bering Sea
For those who wonder what the Bering Sea will be like decades from now, last year may have been a glimpse of the future. It brought something many did not expect: the disappearance of the undersea “cold pool,” which is the nursery for Alaska’s pollock fishery.
Study finds saltier water in Y-K Delta could be bad news for some ducklings
A researcher with the University of Alaska Fairbanks says that with the loss of sea ice and increased storm surges, saltwater levels near duck nesting grounds in the Y-K Delta are rising.
Ravn changes baggage policy to only allow one free checked bag
Regional air carrier Ravn Alaska has a new baggage policy that begins this month, and only the first checked bag will fly free. A second checked bag will cost $15.
Hunters sleep in Bethel parking lot to get muskox permits
Every year, thousands of people apply online for less than 200 winter permits to hunt muskox in Alaska. The truly devoted travel to Bethel to sign up in person.