Canada’s federal government plans to fund a key road at the Galore Creek development, along a major salmon bearing river that flows into Southeast Alaska near the fishing town of Wrangell.
Energy & Mining
Anchorage legislator submitted resignation to get state job, then reversed course
A possible legal snag has put Rep. Tom McKay’s plans on hold, at least temporarily.
Dozens of fish died near Kensington mine; months later, regulators haven’t determined what killed them
State fish scientists say the circumstances of the fish kill suggest that it stems from a water quality problem, but regulators say they’re still waiting from data from the Kensington gold mine’s operator.
Judge finds feds failed to consider full impact of Donlin Gold in environmental analysis
Judge Sharon Gleason found that regulators did violate the law in some aspects of their analysis, but denied some plaintiffs’ claims.
Alaska delegation asks Biden to act on Canadian mining near transboundary rivers
U.S. Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and Rep. Mary Peltola expressed concern over Canadian mining impacts on U.S. communities.
Southeast tribes seek a pause on Canadian mine near B.C. border
An attorney says the Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission hopes to ensure tribes “are not sidelined” by projects.
Homer utility board approves buying energy from what will be Alaska’s largest solar farm
Renewable IPP has been working with HEA to build a solar farm on the Kenai Peninsula since 2021.
Southeast and Southcentral Alaska awarded $38M to launch heat pump incentive program
Homeowners will be eligible for rebates between $4,000 up to $8,500, depending on household income.
Judge suspends controversial federal Cook Inlet lease sale, citing impacts on beluga whales
A federal judge is sending Interior Department officials back to the drawing board after concluding a Cook Inlet oil and gas lease sale didn’t adequately consider the possible impacts on endangered beluga whales in the area. The ruling temporarily suspends a lease held by dominant Cook Inlet producer Hilcorp. The privately held Texas-based oil and…
As mining project moves forward, Southeast Alaska tribes say Canada denies their human rights
When hooligan start running in Southeast Alaska at the end of winter, the Wagner family heads to the mouth of the Unuk River. Tazia Wagner steers the skiff as her uncle throws a weighted cast net into the muddy water. He hauls up a net full of wriggling, oily little fish. They’re aiming to fill…