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