After months of delay, the Pebble Limited Partnership was granted Tuesday its land use permit by the state’s Department of Natural Resources. But taking into account the concerns raised through a public comment period, DNR is adding more oversight to Pebble’s activities and adding some new stipulations to the permit.
Economy
Long line for first legal cannabis sales in Ketchikan
Ketchikan’s first marijuana retail store opened its doors to customers at about 4:30 p.m. Monday, which was a few days later than originally planned. The 50-plus people in line were happy to buy legal cannabis for the first time in Alaska’s First City.
Alaska’s congressional delegation sticking by Sea Grant
The Sea Grant program helps track the economic vitality of the seafood industry and measure the effects of climate change, making up dozens of projects across Alaska.
After unsatisfying answers, United offers ‘deepest apology’ for violent video
After a man was dragged down the aisle of a United Express flight, the airline initially blamed the man for refusing to leave the flight. Now the CEO has issued a fuller apology for the incident.
Three commercial fishermen cited for violations in Aleutians
The Alaska Wildlife Troopers cited three fishermen late last month for violating commercial fishing rules in the Aleutian Islands.
Oil tax credit bill on its way to the Senate, with ultimatum from the House
Alaska is one step closer to getting another oil tax credit overhaul. Representatives in the State House voted to send a contentious bill over to the Senate.
Pederson Hill housing initiative gets Juneau Assembly approval
The 86-lot Pederson Hill subdivision — designed to build entry-level houses — has been given the nod by a key committee of the Juneau Assembly. The project will require the city to dip into its treasury reserves to help get the $8.8 million project off the ground.
President Xi’s Alaska visit: salmon, scenery and a chance to deepen Arctic ties
It’s not unusual for foreign leaders to re-fuel in Anchorage, but this wasn’t just a pit stop. And experts say there are good reasons for China’s top leader to drop in.
Repairs begin on Hilcorp’s leaking Cook Inlet gas line
The company also now says it believes an oil sheen spotted near one of its platforms did not come from a pipeline leak, as originally thought.
One harvester hopes for herring eggs
Every spring millions of herring return to spawn in Sitka Sound. The small, silvery fish are prized by commercial fishermen, who sell them for their eggs, known as herring roe.