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Sep 27 2019

Donlin runway and camp site in summer 2014.

YK Delta tribal consortium withdraws support for Donlin Gold mine

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Local Government, Politics, Southwest, Western

Delegates at the Association of Village Council Presidents’ annual convention overwhelmingly voted to withdraw a 2006 resolution supporting the Donlin Gold mine, then passed a separate resolution that opposes it.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 27, 2019 4:10 pm

Sep 24 2019

Juneau Arts and Humanities Council Executive Director Nancy DeCherney holds an aerial view of the design for the New JACC. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

If you think Juneau’s municipal ballot measures are confusing, you’re not alone

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Arts & Culture, Community, Economy, Election Coverage, Juneau, Local Government

The most contentious part of Juneau’s municipal election has turned out to be a trio of ballot propositions related to funding for the community’s aging arts venues.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | September 24, 2019 5:45 am

Sep 18 2019

Kodiak villages prepare for reduced ferry service this fall and winter

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Local Government, Southcentral, Southwest, State Government, Transportation

While the city of Kodiak has relatively reliable alternatives for transportation to mainland Alaska, an upcoming gap in ferry service will pose serious difficulties for the some of the island’s outlying villages.

By Kavitha George, KMXT - Kodiak | September 18, 2019 7:06 pm

Sep 18 2019

Seattle City Council votes to withhold business from Arctic Refuge oil companies

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | Arctic, Business, Economy, Energy & Mining, Environment, Federal Government, Local Government, Nation & World, North Slope, Politics

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to avoid doing business with any company that leases land in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to explore for oil.

By Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media | September 18, 2019 2:36 pm

Sep 18 2019

Marooned: Cordova braces for a winter without ferry service

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Aleutians, Community, Economy, Local Government, Politics, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, State Government, Transportation

Alaska’s coastal residents have long warned of dire effects if lawmakers sharply reduce ferry budgets. Now, absent an adjustment to the ferry schedule by Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s administration, those warnings could become reality.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 18, 2019 1:41 pm

Sep 17 2019

Clockwise from top left: Carole Triem, Greg Smith, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Wade Bryson, Emil Mackey, Bonnie Jensen, Martin Stepetin Sr., Deedie Sorensen.

Watch: Juneau Municipal Candidates Forum

By KTOO News Department | Education, Election Coverage, Juneau, Local Government

Candidates for Juneau Assembly and the Juneau School District discuss the big issues ahead of the Oct. 1 municipal election.

By KTOO News Department | September 17, 2019 12:54 pm

Sep 17 2019

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Sept. 17, 2019

By KTOO News Department | CBJ Assembly Meetings

The City and Borough of Juneau Assembly’s regular meeting on Sept. 17, 2019.

By KTOO News Department | September 17, 2019 10:44 am

Sep 11 2019

A year after a dam was removed, this river near Anchorage is still waiting for water

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Corporations, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Environment, Local Government, Science & Tech, Southcentral, Wildlife

Officials say it will take years before they decide whether to add more water that could help restore salmon in the Eklutna River.

By Nat Herz, Alaska's Energy Desk | September 11, 2019 1:28 pm

Sep 09 2019

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority has put the waterfront property known as the subport up for sale. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

The bids are in: Norwegian Cruise Line is apparent high bidder on waterfront property

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Local Government, Southeast, Tourism

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.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | September 9, 2019 6:38 pm

Sep 06 2019

Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | Business, Community, Economy, Federal Government, Fisheries, Local Government, Southeast, State Government, Tourism, Transportation

The end of the international ferry service link will mean big changes for people trying to get from Southeast Alaska to the North American road system.

By Eric Stone, KRBD - Ketchikan | September 6, 2019 3:26 pm

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YK Delta tribal consortium withdraws support for Donlin Gold mine

If you think Juneau’s municipal ballot measures are confusing, you’re not alone

Kodiak villages prepare for reduced ferry service this fall and winter

Seattle City Council votes to withhold business from Arctic Refuge oil companies

Marooned: Cordova braces for a winter without ferry service

Watch: Juneau Municipal Candidates Forum

CBJ Assembly Meeting – Sept. 17, 2019

A year after a dam was removed, this river near Anchorage is still waiting for water

The bids are in: Norwegian Cruise Line is apparent high bidder on waterfront property

Ketchikan leaders ponder consequences of Prince Rupert ferry cancellation

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