Native hunters in Alaska are about to see an increase in the number of polar bears they can harvest from the Chukchi Sea bear population.
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Chris Dimond hopes to bring compromise and focus on workers to statehouse
Dimond has years of experience as a carpenter in Juneau and currently works as an organizer for the local carpenters’ union. His advocacy for workers influenced his decision to run for state House District 33.
As trade war escalates, Alaska gasline corporation and Gov. Bill Walker minimize threat to state’s LNG project
China announced a 25 percent tariff on LNG imports from the U.S.
Southeast Alaska residents react to Roadless Rule announcement
“You got to look at the impacts on wildlife as well as people who live here,” said Mike Douville.
As Alaska’s climate team floats carbon pricing, not everyone jumps on board
Gov. Bill Walker’s Climate Action Leadership Team met in Anchorage to discuss its draft climate action plan, which recommends Alaska consider a carbon tax. But the plan is not a consensus document, and not every member of the team thinks pricing carbon is a good idea.
Here’s what you need to know before voting in the August primary
Alaska prohibits electioneering within 200 feet of a polling place and that includes carrying signs; wearing a candidate’s T-shirt, campaign button or hat; or discussing ballot measures.