The mine’s operator, Teck Alaska, Inc., has paid nearly half a million dollars for hazardous waste violations.
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Hatchery chums are returning strong in Southeast Alaska
Last year’s haul was worth about $25 million. This year will probably be better.
Ferry board recommends adding crew quarters to Tazlina, does not vote on Cascade Point terminal plan
The state is already paying around $15 million to add crew quarters on the Hubbard.
Reality TV star accused of illegally hunting bears in Alaska
The charges say Anthony, a resident of Maine, featured two illegal black bear kills from within Kenai Fjords on his show.
A new documentary explores the impacts of Sitka’s rapid cruise tourism growth
A pair of documentary filmmakers is examining the implications of the rapid growth in cruise tourism projected for Sitka.
Ketchikan’s mayor calls on state to stabilize hillside that’s slid onto highway twice in a month
A spokesperson said DOT is well aware of problems with the Wolff Point slope and that it was one of many sites in Southeast with rockfall issues.
Yakutat village corporation delays board elections after criticism of its logging operations
In an unsigned letter to the corporation’s shareholders, management says the election could be tainted by what it called “unfair attacks.”
CARES Act data reveals disparities in payouts to Native corporations
Some of the village corporations got large payouts while Juneau-based Sealaska, the corporation with the most shareholders, got the least of the 13 regional corporations. Corporation executives say they’re still trying to understand the wide disparities in disbursements.
Another top doctor resigns in Anchorage as new health director faces tough questions
Assembly members asked Morgan about social media posts and other online comments he’d made suggesting COVID-19 is a hoax and denying the efficacy of masks.
Angoon lands nearly $2 million grant to boost local tourism
Angoon sees a steady stream of tourists in the summer, but the community has no visitor center.