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May 17 2019

salmon-displayed-in-a-seafood-restaurant-in-china (Photo C/O Sea Grant)_

Two of Alaska’s biggest exports are caught up in the US-China trade dispute

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Business, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Nation & World, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, Timber, Western

The timber and seafood industries are trying to figure out how to do business, as the pressure mounts due to increased tariffs.

By Elizabeth Jenkins, Alaska's Energy Desk | May 17, 2019 11:52 am

May 16 2019

Alaska lawmakers say compromise crime bill repeals Senate Bill 91

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Economy, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The compromise bill, which repeals a controversial criminal justice reform law passed in 2016, would lead to longer criminal sentences. The Alaska Legislature plans to take it up next week.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | May 16, 2019 4:56 pm

May 16 2019

Iliamna Natives Ltd. reaches land deal with Pebble, citing potential for economic growth

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Alaska Native Corporations, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Southwest

The agreement would allow Pebble access to lands that could prove critical to the development of its mining project in Southwest Alaska.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | May 16, 2019 3:14 pm

May 16 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy describes his plans for a special session on the budget, education funding and criminal justice legislation, May 15, 2019. (Photo by Andrew Kitchenman/KTOO and Alaska Public Media)

Legislature’s failure to finish work leads Dunleavy to call immediate special session

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Crime & Courts, Economy, Juneau, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Dunleavy’s call for the special session focused on three budget bills, education funding, and criminal justice legislation.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | May 16, 2019 1:41 am

May 15 2019

The Norwegian Joy visits Ketchikan on May 13, 2019.

Ketchikan’s cruise dock can accommodate one megaship at a time. Soon, that won’t be enough.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | Economy, Local Government, Southeast, Tourism

Reconfiguring Ketchikan’s downtown cruise dock to accommodate larger ships could cost up to $150 million. But improvements aren’t optional if Ketchikan wants to remain a premier cruise destination.

By Leila Kheiry, KRBD-Ketchikan | May 15, 2019 1:29 pm

May 15 2019

An Alaska Marine Highway ferry docked in Skagway. (Photo by Emily Files/KHNS)

Skagway looks into developing a local ferry authority

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | Local Government, Southeast, State Government, Transportation

As the Alaska Marine Highway System faces deep budget cuts, a committee in Skagway has been examining the potential to create a locally-governed ferry service for the Upper Lynn Canal.

By Henry Leasia, KHNS-Haines | May 15, 2019 12:42 pm

May 14 2019

Liz Cornejo explains the Palmer Project at a public forum focused on mining and water on Wednesday, April 18, 2018. Cornejo is vice president of community and external affairs for Canadian company Constantine Metal Resources Limited. (Photo by Daysha Eaton, KHNS)

Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan and environmental groups appeal decision in mining case

By Claire Stremple, KHNS-Haines | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Crime & Courts, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government, Southeast

A federal judge ruled in March that the Bureau of Land Management doesn’t have to consider future mine impacts when permitting for exploration.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS-Haines | May 14, 2019 3:54 pm

May 13 2019

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Business, Crime & Courts, Health, Juneau

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleges Club Demonstration Services denied a Juneau employee extra bathroom breaks to accommodate her medical condition in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | May 13, 2019 6:29 pm

May 13 2019

Dunleavy responds to Alaska legislators’ push for protection from British Columbia mines

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | Energy & Mining, State Government

Gov. Mike Dunleavy has pledged to engage with British Columbia to protect Alaska’s natural resources and environment.

By June Leffler, KSTK - Wrangell | May 13, 2019 11:11 am

May 13 2019

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on management plan for land around Haines and Skagway

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | Southeast, Timber

The big decisions on the table are whether to increase permitted helicopter landings, whether to add special land designations, and if they will lift monitor and control areas for wildlife studies.

By Claire Stremple, KHNS - Haines | May 13, 2019 10:59 am

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Two of Alaska’s biggest exports are caught up in the US-China trade dispute

Alaska lawmakers say compromise crime bill repeals Senate Bill 91

Iliamna Natives Ltd. reaches land deal with Pebble, citing potential for economic growth

Legislature’s failure to finish work leads Dunleavy to call immediate special session

Ketchikan’s cruise dock can accommodate one megaship at a time. Soon, that won’t be enough.

Skagway looks into developing a local ferry authority

Chilkat Indian Village of Klukwan and environmental groups appeal decision in mining case

Workplace anti-discrimination agency sues free sample company, alleges ADA violations in Juneau

Dunleavy responds to Alaska legislators’ push for protection from British Columbia mines

Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on management plan for land around Haines and Skagway

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