The lease is an important step forward in Donlin Gold’s quest to build the Southwest Alaska mine, which could be one of the largest in the world if completed.
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Judge again pauses Recall Dunleavy signature gathering
Anchorage Superior Court Judge Eric Aarseth has again issued a stay that halts Recall Dunleavy from gathering signatures to hold a recall election, pending a decision from the Alaska Supreme Court.
Despite being in a rainforest, solar energy is on the rise in Kake
While installing solar panels has allowed some people and organizations in Kake to cut their energy bills, the impact on the local grid is more complicated.
Newscast — Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020
In this newscast: governor calls for a state lottery and a new dividend-land exchange program during his 2020 State of the State address; VPSO working group presents their findings to the Alaska House Public Safety Finance Subcommittee; and mayors of Pelican and Tenakee Springs shocked and dismayed by lack of service in the proposed summer ferry schedule.
Alaska DOT charters private boat for stranded travelers in Haines, Skagway and Juneau
Engine trouble on the Alaska ferry Matanuska has stranded travelers in the Upper Lynn Canal. A basketball team from Skagway has been on the road for more than two weeks.
Alaska Forest Association names new executive director
Tessa Axelson will be taking over the role from Owen Graham, who led the organization for close to 20 years.