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KSM Mine Wins Environmental Approval From British Columbia Government
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
A controversial mine planned for an area northeast of Ketchikan just won environmental approval from the British Columbia government.
SEARHC to Receive $53 Million Settlement from Federal Government
Lisa Phu, KTOO – Juneau
The Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium will receive a $53 million settlement from Indian Health Service for about fifteen years of unpaid contract costs.
Now SEARHC president and CEO Charles Clement hopes the federal agency will continue to pay its bills.
Food Bank Seeks Donations After Spike in Users
The Associated Press
The Food Bank of Alaska is asking for donations after seeing a spike in users.
In Tok, Some Grumbling Over Electricity Rate Hikes vs. Energy Sustainability
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
Alaska Power Company customers in Tok and elsewhere in the Interior are unhappy that their electricity bills went up earlier this year. Some are frustrated that they’re being charged more partly because they’re conserving electricity – and generating it themselves.
2015 Yukon Quest Purse Over $127,000
Emily Schwing, KUAC – Fairbanks
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog race organization announced the 2015 race purse Wednesday. The first 15 mushers to cross the finish line next February stand to win a percentage of more than $127,000.
Meetings To Highlight Southeast Transportation Projects
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska – Juneau
Southeast Alaskans can learn more about regional transportation projects at a series of meetings starting next week.
As Budget Deficit Looms, Juneau Assembly Eyes Tax Breaks
Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO – Juneau
With another year of multimillion dollar budget deficits on the horizon for the City and Borough of Juneau, an Assembly committee is reviewing the city’s 37 sales and property tax exemptions.
Parnell Signs Bill Honoring Late Walter Soboleff
The Associated Press
Gov. Sean Parnell has signed legislation honoring the late Tlingit elder Walter Soboleff.
Juneau Turns Out For Downtown Cleanup
Rosemarie Alexander, KTOO – Juneau
More than 100 Juneau volunteers recently joined City and Borough crews to pull weeds, sweep, hose, scrub and pick up what some estimate to be thousands of cigarette butts.
It was the first event organized by an informal Downtown Improvement Group.
Why Does Southeast Alaska Have A Daycare Crisis?
Leila Kheiry, KRBD – Ketchikan
Mention daycare to pretty much any parent in Southeast Alaska, and you’ll get an earful. It’s never been easy to find daycare in the region, but just recently, it’s gotten much worse.
