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Proposed New Polaris mine raises concerns about Taku River salmon, but mining company assures safegaurds
Canagold Resources, the company proposing to open the New Polaris gold mine on the Tulsequah River in British Columbia, says it’s taking steps to protect the environment.
May 161 min read
Alaska’s seafood industry employs 41K workers, accounts for 7% of state GDP
The latest report from Juneau-based Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute says the seafood industry remains a cornerstone of Alaska’s economy.
May 161 min read
Public defender for former chiropractor accused of sexual assault asks to delay retrial until 2027
The case against former Juneau chiropractor Jeffrey Fultz, who is accused of assaulting more than a dozen women under the guise of medical care, may continue into another year.
May 151 min read
Journalist walking across the globe for last decade takes to the sea in Southeast Alaska
National Geographic journalist Paul Salopek has been walking around the world since 2013. But now that he’s in Alaska, his main mode of transportation is about to change.
May 141 min read
Canagold plans to drive 98-foot-long ship up Taku River to proposed New Polaris mine in June
A Canadian company proposing to reopen a gold mine in British Columbia plans to drive a large boat up Alaska’s Taku River this summer to see whether it can ship construction materials to the site. Some locals worry it could run aground or damage property along the banks.
May 131 min read
Juneau middle school students learn traditional Lingít carving ahead of Celebration
More than 100 middle school students in Juneau are getting hands-on experience to learn about traditional Lingít carving by crafting their own canoe paddles in the classroom.
May 121 min read
Juneau youth rock out on stage after months of practice
oung Juneau musicians got a chance to bring down the house over the weekend at a dual fundraiser for the Juneau Soccer Club and a music program that groups kids who want to play in rock bands.
May 111 min read
Juneau School Board to consider adding language arts curriculum, technology equipment to this year’s budget
The Juneau School Board will consider what to add back to its budget for this fiscal year during a regular meeting Tuesday night.
May 111 min read
Huna Totem’s new cruise dock project could be downsized due to cost hikes, tariffs
Huna Totem Corporation officials say they are full steam ahead with the plan to open downtown Juneau’s fifth cruise ship dock by 2028. That’s despite unexpected timeline delays and price hikes that may scale down the project.
May 81 min read
New exhibit from Mana documents the legacy of Filipinos in Juneau
“Tambayan at Kwentuhan,” features the stories, photos and belongings of Filipino elders in Juneau. The name means “a place to hang out and share stories” in Tagalog.
May 61 min read
Q&A: Juneau’s new director of Community Development shares his visions and goals
Public service is nothing out of the ordinary for Scott Ciambor, a longtime employee of the City and Borough of Juneau.
May 41 min read
Tongass Voices: Brian Wallace on preserving time through photography
You’ve likely seen Brian Wallace around town. And odds are, he was carrying a camera. Wallace has been taking photos of Juneau people, places and happenings since he was a kid. He worked as a photojournalist at the Juneau Empire for nearly 30 years…(Read full story)
Apr 291 min read
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