The Southeast Alaska Conservation Council says it is likely to challenge the new supplemental environmental impact statement.
Economy
Uber ride-sharing enters Anchorage market
A ride-sharing service called Uber will start operating in Anchorage this week.
A recap of Monday’s marijuana legalization hearing
Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell held a public hearing Monday in the Capitol on the marijuana legalization initiative.
The Tongass tightrope: Balancing diverse interests by committee
Tongass Advisory Committee member Eric Nichols says it’s a huge challenge to come up with policies for a viable timber industry without old growth.
Fish and Game gives trollers more time to fish
The Southeast Alaska summer troll fishery is being extended by 10 days, but many fishermen won’t take advantage
Conservative coalition forms to support marijuana legalization
Some conservatives are formally declaring their support for Proposition 2.
Juneau remains part of ‘battle for Seattle’ between Delta & Alaska
Who’s winning? The traveler is.
Yupiit Nation members talk tribal sovereignty
One of the most vocal groups in the Y-K Delta, Yupiit Nation, recently met to hash out their vision of future governance in the region.
Can the Tongass support sustainable logging?
A regional committee tasked with advising the U.S. Forest Service on how to manage logging in the Tongass begins three days of meetings in Juneau today.
Ferry system plans for a new route in Southeast
The state ferry system is planning a new route in Southeast Alaska. It’s being done in conjunction with a new, privately run ferry.