A former state geologist spoke with KHNS about what’s happening with the Palmer Project near Haines.
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Alaska Marine Lines barge continues south after taking on water off British Columbia
The company said in an email that the barge was damaged during transit but was “secure” and “not sinking.”
Judge denies Southeast Alaska tribes’ effort to dismiss Metlakatla fishing rights case
The case challenging the state of Alaska’s right to regulate Metlakatla fishermen was headed for trial when a coalition of tribes asked the court to dismiss it.
30,000 messages urge British Columbia to address transboundary mining
The letters encourage British Columbia to pause mining developments in the headwaters of the Stikine, Unuk and Taku Rivers that drain into Southeast Alaska.
A mineral exploration project near Haines has changed hands again
Vizsla Copper Corp. has purchased the Palmer Project from America Pacific Mining Corp.
Angoon’s new killer whale kootéeyaa represents a clan’s legacy
Shgendootaan George laid out the history of three killer whale totem poles that have stood next to her clan house in Angoon as part of a Sealaska Heritage Institute series celebrating Native American Heritage Month.