The unannounced visit came as state regulators reconsider a wastewater permit for the proposed metals mine north of Haines.
Economy
Below-average sea ice levels are expanding Arctic shipping options
As of Aug. 31, Arctic sea ice coverage dropped to the third-lowest extent on satellite record for that day, according to the National Snow and Ice Data Center.
Delta Western fined $400,000 over Juneau tank farm violations
The Seattle-based company neither admitted nor denied any wrongdoing in the settlement. But had it been convicted and sentenced to the maximum penalties, it could have paid out more than $90 million.
The bids are in: Norwegian Cruise Line is apparent high bidder on waterfront property
If the sale goes through, the City and Borough of Juneau will have to determine if its long-term goals for waterfront development can be compatible with Norwegian’s plans.
Alaska communities used to have plenty of fresh water. Then came severe drought.
After an unprecedented summer drought drained reservoirs and wells across Alaska, hundreds of people face immediate water shortages — and lingering questions about the future.
With $500,000 in support from Sealaska, landless Alaska Native communities continue push for their own village corporations
The Southeast Alaska Landless Corporation is crafting a bill that would divide 115,000 acres between five communities.