The next time locals go up to West Chichagof for a deer hunt, there won’t be any worry of running across a dilapidated mining tractor.
Economy
Canned salmon: New marketing, old product
In 2013, 38 percent of the salmon coming out of the bay was put into cans. But they aren’t flying off the shelves.
Governor, delegation rally to stymie JBER cuts
The reduction of 2,600 soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson isn’t expected to begin for more than a year; Alaska officials hope that will be enough time to stop it, or at least mitigate the loss.
Forest Service to allow more guided tourism at Mendenhall Glacier
“What we’re hearing is that people would like to engage in some active hiking, biking, and lake and river activities, and also get a little further afield from the immediate visitor center,” says Jennifer Berger with the Forest Service.
Adventure-bound Juneau couple moves into $8,600 tiny house on wheels
A 1,200-square-foot house is considered small by today’s standards. But one Juneau couple is leaving their home for something less than 100 square feet of livable space.
Regional Native corporation to consider opening enrollment to ‘afterborns’
If enrollment is opened up, Calista would join other corporations such as the Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, Doyon and Sealaska — all regional corporations that issue shares to descendants.
Kuskokwim subsistence fishermen face low chum run, schedule restrictions
Biweekly subsistence fishing periods are underway now. State officials are not considering a chum salmon commercial fishing period.
On a mission in Australia, JBER soldiers receive news of cuts from family, social media
The Army will be cutting thousands of positions from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, with the majority expected to come from the 4/25th Airborne Brigade. This week hundreds of troops from that unit are in Australia on a training mission. Many of the soldiers heard about the cuts for the first time from family or on social media.
Dept. of Revenue report says oil tax credits are a bad investment
Even if all new oil production from 2011 to 2024 is attributed to those credits, the state would still make more money if they put that $4 billion into the CBR instead.
BC mine to reopen after 2014 disaster
British Columbia will allow the Mount Polley Mine to resume limited operations. The mine’s tailings dam broke last year, polluting nearby waterways.