Margaret Bauman
Margaret Bauman is a veteran Alaska journalist focused on covering fisheries and environmental issues. Bauman has been writing for The Cordova Times since 2010. You can reach her at fisheriesreporter@gmail.com.
Dental care cuts for needy will prove costly
Gov. Mike Dunleavy neither asked for nor listened to advice from the Alaska Dental Society, said Executive Director David Logan.
Moda’s reentry gives Alaskans two ACA choices
Moda Assurance Co. has reentered the individual health care market for Alaskans under the Affordable Care Act, giving residents a new option in addition to Premera.
BP will sell Alaska assets to Hilcorp
After six decades in Alaska, BP is saying adieu.
PWS humpy harvest late, compressed but strong
Commercial harvests of humpies in Prince William Sound rose
to over 34 million fish through Tuesday, Aug. 20, up nearly 12 million fish in
seven days,...
Dunleavy letter supports Pebble mine
"I want to assure you the State will stand by those who invest in Alaska and will actively help defend them from frivolous and scurrilous attacks," Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote.
Libraries, homework help funds restored
Funding for the state’s Online with Libraries program and
Live Homework Help that were deleted with other line item vetoes in the state’s
operating budget will...
Dunleavy budget cuts show reaction to recall effort
"For the governor not to hear us is inconceivable," said Rep. Louise Stutes. "It is just overwhelming.”
Deal for UA cuts $70 M over three years
“While I am supremely grateful that the University of Alaska will not face such drastic cuts today, these vetoes never should have happened in the first place,” said House Speaker Bryce Edgmon, I-Dillingham.
Kensington mine owners fined over discharges
Owners of the Kensington Mine in Southeast Alaska will pay fines totaling $534,500 under a settlement reached with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over illegal discharges from the mine into waters that flow into the Inside Passage.
Historic Katalla area attracts new oil and gas interests
A preliminary decision by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to allow for oil and gas exploration in the Gulf of Alaska has opened the way for public comment through Oct. 4 on whether work may begin at the historic Katalla site.
