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Time for Murkowski to take a stand on Pebble? She says not yet.
Liz Ruskin, Alaska Public Media – Washington D.C.
Opponents of the Pebble Mine are doing all they can to get Sen. Lisa Murkowski on their side. But Murkowski is not ready to make a declaration about the mine, for or against.
Dunleavy to lawmakers: PFD formula must be approved by popular vote
Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO – Juneau
Dunleavy and lawmakers are engaged in a worthy discussion over the future of Alaska Permanent Fund earnings and dividends.
Amid public outcry over homelessness, Anchorage seeks more shelter beds
Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The Anchorage Assembly approved an extension to the city’s cold weather shelter program on Tuesday, allowing some facilities to serve as temporary overnight shelters through September 1. Lawmakers say it’s just one part of the plan to address homelessness in Alaska’s largest city.
Alaska Congress members ask to tap relief funds for seafood
Associated Press
Alaska’s congressional delegation says the state’s fishermen and seafood processors should be included in a federal trade war relief package.
Appellate court rejects Alaskans appeal in Carnival pollution case
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska – Juneau
If successful, the appeal would’ve effectively delayed the cruise giant’s recent settlement with the Justice Department for multiple violations of its felony probation.
Fishing regulations on the Kuskokwim: Do they restrict Yup’ik culture or preserve it?
Greg Kim, KYUK – Bethel
The Kuskokwim River has now had three fishing openings for drift gillnets, but many people in Akiak are not happy.
Following the purchase of Minto Mine, Yukon ore may be shipped from Skagway once again
Henry Leasia, KHNS – Haines
The Yukon’s Minto Mine is expected to resume copper production in the near future. That means Skagway’s ore terminal may begin loading ships with ore after months of inactivity. But this could complicate the other needs of Skagway’s port.
Alaska Mental Health Trust plans new land use permit, fees
Kirsten Swann, Alaska Public Media – Anchorage
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority owns 1 million acres of land around the state. Now it’s moving forward with a new permit system for recreational users.
UAF officials say they’ve got a better idea on completion date of power plant
Tim Ellis, KUAC – Fairbanks
University of Alaska Fairbanks officials say the problems they’ve encountered in getting the 245-million-dollar power plant fully operational have pushed the project behind schedule and over budget.
As summer travel season begins, Fairbanks airport reminds locals of parking regulations
Robyne, KUAC – Fairbanks
The summer travel season is well under way. Fairbanks International Airport officials say they’re expecting about 2,000 passengers to depart daily during the season. Almost all of them are dropped off at the curb in front of the terminal. And some of the drivers are leaving their vehicles unattended at the curb, causing traffic congestion. That’s prompted airport police and fire officials to renew their warnings about those double-parked vehicles.
