The resolution asks for a pause on permitting for new mine projects until there’s an agreement between the U.S. and Canada on protecting rivers from mining pollution.
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Despite recent drought, one Southeast power provider won’t raise rates — yet
What happens when a region that relies on consistent rainfall to generate electricity is struck by drought?
Petersburg assembly OKs BC mining resolution
Petersburg’s borough Assembly Monday passed a resolution seeking enforceable protections against pollution from mines in British Columbia on rivers that flow into Southeast Alaska. Meanwhile, Alaska’s lieutenant governor said he is raising the issue with both provincial and federal governments. https://kfsk-org.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/02MINERESPSGweb.mp3 The group Salmon Beyond Borders is asking municipal governments in Southeast Alaska this year…
Petersburg Assembly OKs agreement on scrap metal shipment
Petersburg Borough Assembly approved Tuesday a preliminary agreement for shipping out recycled metal and junked vehicles.
Petersburg borough denies applications for Assembly recall
The Petersburg borough has rejected applications for the recall of four borough assembly members. The borough’s attorney has recommended against issuing recall petitions and defended the assembly’s decision to meet in May behind closed doors.
Low-turnout primary could lead to five House incumbents losing
Three Republican incumbents and two Democrats who caucused with the Republicans trailed their opponents in a primary that drew only 15 percent of voters
Alaska state Reps. Gattis, Lynn upset in primary races
Several incumbent legislators seeking re-election or leaving House seats to pursue Senate seats were rebuffed, including Reps. Lynn Gattis, Craig Johnson, Jim Colver and Bob Lynn.
First two VPSOs graduate from firearm training
Two Village Public Safety Officers graduated from firearm training on Friday, becoming the first officers in the 40-year history of the program to be armed.
At National Guard confirmation hearing, the political becomes personal
At a pair of confirmation hearings on Tuesday, Laurie Hummel was asked about her plans for reforming the Guard, and went through a personal line of questioning along the way.
In first batch of early bills, no big ticket items
In a little over a week, the 29th Legislature will gavel in. In preparation, lawmakers have released the first batch of bills they plan to consider.