Wrangell residents said they are willing to help the local recreation program, but the U.S. Forest Service’s own rules and practices can get in the way of people trying to volunteer their time or donate money.
Federal Government
Study evaluates economic impact of ‘quiet recreation’ on BLM lands
Normally when we hear about the value of territory managed by the Bureau of Land Management, it’s in the context of how the land can be used for oil and gas development, mineral extraction or ranching.
Sanders fan and superdelegate re-enact 100-year feud in Facebook spat
Superdelegates, typically chosen in a prior election, serve as a check on insurgencies and passions of the moment.
With record low sea ice, crack forces Navy camp evacuation
The Navy’s exercise was scheduled to wrap up at the end of this week, but Crosby said changes in sea ice caused the camp to close early.
Murkowski holds hearings to discuss public lands handling
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski is in Alaska holding field hearings as the chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.
Supreme Court won’t hear Tongass Roadless Rule exemption
The U.S. Supreme Court will not take up a case that could have expanded logging in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Third, lesser-known democratic presidential candidate campaigns in Sitka
Rocky De La Fuente was the only presidential hopeful in the state for the democratic caucus. And he brought his campaign – with its dark horse ambitions – to Sitka.
Sanders wins Alaska, first result in trio of contests
Bernie Sanders won Democratic presidential caucuses in Alaska on Saturday, a victory he hopes will stoke a spring comeback against the commanding front-runner, Hillary Clinton.
Robocalls and rallies ahead of Alaska Dems’ caucus Saturday
Registered Democrats will discuss, debate and realign their support Saturday until each of the state’s 40 House districts assigns delegates proportionately to the Democratic presidential candidates.
Tabloid Allegations Again Fly In A Political Campaign — And Why No One Can Look Away
A political cheating scandal has once again hit the pages of the National Enquirer — and it has roiled the 2016 presidential campaign even though none of the allegations have been substantiated.