New legislation would benefit tribal bison herds
Tourism, industrial services and telecommunications are the investment mainstays of Old Harbor Native Corp. However, it’s the Old Harbor Alliance’s growing herd of bison on Sitkalidak Island that underscores the cultural importance of a sustainable food source.
‘Rat Island’ rid of invading rodents
“We were surprised that the level of recovery unfolded so quickly,” said Carolyn Kurle.
Hunting herons feast on juvenile Chinook, coho salmon
Salmon remains found in the scat of Pacific great blue herons nesting in British Columbia’s Salish Sea region put doctoral student Zackary Sherker on the track of a key predator of juvenile Chinook and coho salmon.
Lovesick seals struggle to be heard above Arctic industry
In the rapidly changing Arctic, where industrial activities are predicted to rise dramatically over the next 15 years, bearded seals may need to adjust their mating calls to be heard above noise generated by ships and commercial activities.
Conservationists want closer look at war games’ environmental impact
Conservation entities concerned about the environmental impact of future military exercises are urging the U.S. Navy to update information compiled to date with new data and impose stronger mitigation to protect marine life in the Gulf of Alaska.
Pebble mine project is subject of federal grand jury investigation
Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd., the Pebble Limited Partnership and its former chief executive officer have been subpoenaed to provide documents for a grand jury investigation apparently involving conversations about a proposed mine project in Southwest Alaska.
Construction to begin in 2022 on Shepard Point project
Construction is set to begin in early 2022 on an oil spill response facility at Shepard Point, funded through a $40 million federal transportation grant to the Native Village of Eyak.
Effort to recall Dunleavy begins anew
Statewide efforts to oust Gov. Mike Dunleavy are underway with renewed effort to garner the remaining 22,000 petition signatures allowing for a special election in 2021.
‘Entirely un-American’: Murkowski, Sullivan, Dunleavy condemn attack on Capitol
"This was not a peaceful protest – this was an insurrection," read a statement issued by a bipartisan group of 10 legislators, including Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
Update: New case numbers climbing again in triple digits
Update: Infections of the novel coronavirus in Alaska have reached 46,483, with 374 new cases and two new deaths in Alaska, the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services reported on Wednesday, Dec. 30.
