Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska - Juneau
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director in Juneau.
Despite contamination, state will continue using PFAS-linked firefighting foam
Local officials and the grassroots Gustavus PFAS Action Coalition have asked for contaminating foams to be removed from the local airport, but state officials say it's not that simple.
Southeast, Southwest Alaska lag in new jobs report. But there are bright spots.
Across Alaska, there are currently about 2,000 more jobs than there were at this time last year.
Kensington Gold Mine plans major expansion for operations past 2024
The modern Kensington Gold Mine began operations in 2010. But its 28 miles of underground tunnels follow veins first explored and blasted more than a century ago.
Pacific tribes across borders declare ‘salmon emergency’
Tribal representatives from across Southeast Alaska, British Columbia and Washington state are sounding the alarm over threats posed to wild salmon across state and national borders.
B.C. loses ‘sustainability certificate’ for Pacific salmon
B.C. and Alaska salmon compete for the same global markets — and one key to accessing those markets is the sustainability certification issued by the London-based Marine Stewardship Council.
DEC agrees to test for more PFAS chemicals
Across Alaska, PFAS from fire suppressant foams ended up in wells near airports and military facilities. Now, residents in these communities are getting state-supplied bottled water delivered.
Report: Feds lose millions in Tongass timber sales
The five-page report calculates the U.S. Forest Service has lost nearly $600 million over two decades through roadbuilding and timber sales.
Kensington Mine eyes federal permit for expansion
The Kensington Mine is one of Southeast Alaska’s biggest private employers. A planned expansion could extend operations at least through 2034.
B.C. government asks for input over mining regulations. But how serious is it about reform?
The province of British Columbia is taking public input on ways to reform its mining regulations — regulations that could impact the safety of the transboundary watershed the province shares with Alaska.
Federal judge halts Tongass timber sale on Prince of Wales Island
The ruling effectively puts the brakes on the federal government’s plan for logging in the Tongass National Forest.
On both sides of the border, officials chafe over looming end to Prince Rupert ferry link
Addressing the Southeast Conference forum of civic and business leaders Thursday, Alaska’s Transportation Commissioner John MacKinnon placed the blame on the feds.
Even more cruise ships are coming to Alaska in 2020
Alaska cruise ship visitors are expected to break new records for the fifth straight year, according to recent projections from an industry trade group.
Prince Rupert delegation to lobby to keep B.C. ferry link with Alaska
Rep. Dan Ortiz (I-Ketchikan) traveled to British Columbia to meet with Canadian officials to find ways to salvage ferry service with Canada.
Holland America fined $17K over greywater dumping in Glacier Bay
The cruise ship Westerdam was visiting the national park on September 11, 2018 when a crew member mistakenly opened the wrong valve.
Delta Western fined $400,000 over Juneau tank farm violations
The Seattle-based company neither admitted nor denied any wrongdoing — instead, it settled for $400,000 and agreed to upgrade its emission control equipment by the end of next month.
Civil liberties group, State of Alaska settle suit over meals for Muslim inmates
The Council on American Islamic Relations sued the state last year, alleging two Muslim inmates had to skip meals, lost weight and were punished while trying to observe religious rituals.
Alaska’s ferry system to end service to Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Ferries are scheduled to call on the Canadian port city for the last time Sept. 30
Longtime lobbyist accused of fishing over the line
A fishing industry lobbyist has had his 41-ton salmon catch confiscated for allegedly fishing in closed waters near Sitka.
Kennicott rescues boat passengers in Canada’s Inside Passage
An Alaska Marine Highway ferry rescued five people after a small boat capsized Friday morning near Bella Bella, B.C. in the Inside Passage.
Alaska rolls back air ambulance ‘membership plan’ regulations
Alaska is taking a step back from regulating the membership plans marketed by air ambulance providers. State regulators say it’ll cut unnecessary red tape. But consumer advocates aren’t thrilled.