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Decision has implications for mining and drilling projects on private and federal lands, experts say.

A U.S.-bound cargo ship was damaged and is taking on water near Bella Bella on B.C.'s Central Coast, officials say. Alaska Marine Lines, the owner of the barge, said its vessel sustained damage during transit. "We have another barge on the way. Once it arrives, we will transfer some cargo to lighten the load so both barges can resume their journeys," a spokesperson said. "This barge is heading south to Seattle and does not contain any groceries or supplies for Southeast Alask

Alaskans have voted, twice, for ranked choice voting (RCV) because, despite disparaging opinions by some naysayers, it is a better tool for electing the best candidate — rather than shoehorning voters into ideological boxes.

Shelter would lease eight acres of city land along Crazy Horse Drive for $10 a year for 35 years if ordinance gets final approval.

Christopher Williams Jr. claims Brandon LeBlanc acted maliciously, and CBJ failed to properly supervise and train officer.

The state’s annual vital statistics report and the latest cancer report show some positive signs about lifespans, maternal health and disease reduction.

Trump administration’s rejection of ‘harm reduction’ measures also worries states.

Alaska National Guard officials say they have received the Pentagon’s order to prepare for ‘civil disturbance operations’ but have not begun training, and say it will not interfere with disaster relief efforts.

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"I just don't think this is the right time to implement this ordinance," says Ella Adkison, who originated proposal to make Juneau the first in Alaska to use the methodology for municipal elections.

Two landslides took out Juneau’s popular Auke Lake Trail in September, causing the City and Borough of Juneau to close it to the public. Now, as trail workers repair it, they say it’s an example of climate impacts on local trails they’ve been seeing more frequently in recent years…( Read full story )