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Around Town: Comment period, fundraiser, 2020 Census
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) proposed Alaska Marine Highway System (AHMS) operating plan for October 2020 through April 2021 is now available for public review and comment through Friday, Aug. 14.
Trump says he’ll listen to both sides on Pebble Mine
President Donald Trump said he would “listen to both sides” after his eldest son and a campaign adviser urged him to intervene to block a proposed copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region.
Troopers: Kodiak man reports being mauled by bear
A 71-year-old Kodiak man said he was mauled by a bear while running on a mountain trail over the weekend, Alaska State Troopers said.
Juneau police say crowding bystanders caused ‘chaotic’ scene
Juneau police said they arrested three men after their response to a call of a knife-wielding man devolved into a "chaotic scene" with some bystanders crowding around to "watch, make video recordings and yell at police."
Late lawmaker’s name to remain on primary ballot
The late-Rep. Gary Knopp's name will appear on the Aug. 18 primary ballot, and should he win, the Alaska Republican Party will be able to petition for a replacement candidate, a Department of Law spokesperson said.
COVID-19 cuts short 1st Alaska cruise of stunted season
The first cruise in an already decimated southeast Alaska cruise season came to a devastating end Wednesday when a small ship carrying 36 passengers returned to Juneau because one of the guests had tested positive for COVID-19.
Trump Jr. expresses opposition to Pebble Mine
President Donald Trump's eldest son agreed Tuesday with calls to block a proposed copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major U.S. salmon fishery in southwest Alaska.
Troopers: Man found dead after apparent bear mauling
A man who was clearing a trail behind his property in south-central Alaska was found dead with wounds consistent with a bear attack, Alaska State Troopers said.
‘Into the Wild’ bus likely lands a home at Fairbanks museum
An infamous bus appears headed to a new home at a museum in Fairbanks after being removed from Alaska’s backcountry to deter people from making dangerous, sometimes deadly treks to visit the site where a young man documented his demise in 1992.
Kodiak spaceport plans rocket launch after virus slowdown
A rocket will be sent into space from Alaska next week with more launches later after the launch schedule was delayed because of the coronavirus.
