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    Pebble Mine
    In this July 13, 2007, file photo, workers with the Pebble Mine project test drill in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, near the village of Iliamma. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, it would seek to restart a process that could restrict mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is renowned for its salmon runs. The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute over a proposed copper-and-gold mine in the southwest Alaska region. (AP Photo / Al Grillo)
    EPA sets timeline to weigh next steps related...
    By Associated Press • November 24, 2021 2:30 am

    Here’s when we ‘May’ know more.

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    AP Photo / Al Grillo 
A worker with the Pebble Mine project digs in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska near the village of Iliamma, Alaska. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Thursday, Sept. 9, it would seek to restart a process that could restrict mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, which is renowned for its salmon runs. The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute over a proposed copper-and-gold mine in the southwest Alaska region.
    EPA seeks to restart process that could restrict...
    By Becky Bohrer Associated Press • September 15, 2021 2:30 am

    The announcement is the latest in a long-running dispute.

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    In this July 2007, photo, workers with the Pebble Mine project test drill in the Bristol Bay region of Alaska, near the village of Iliamma. The Pebble Limited Partnership, which wants to build a copper and gold mine near the headwaters of a major U.S. salmon fishery in southwest Alaska, says it plans to offer residents in the region a dividend. (AP Photo | Al Grillo, File)
    Release of Pebble Mine review expected this week
    By Becky Bohrer Associated Press • July 22, 2020 3:47 pm

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to release its final environmental review.

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    High court: mine initiative unenforceable
    High court: mine initiative unenforceable
    By BECKY BOHRER • July 23, 2015 12:18 pm

    JUNEAU — Alaska’s highest court ruled Friday that an initiative seeking to restrict large-scale mining in the Bristol Bay region…

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    Homer Electric Association is requesting a rate change in its quarterly filings with the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. In its
    Homer Electric Association is requesting a rate change...
    By Elwood Brehmer • June 17, 2015 3:35 pm

    Pebble Limited Partnership’s lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency will continue as a federal judge denied the agency’s motion to…

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    Pebble, EPA say lawsuit should continue
    Pebble, EPA say lawsuit should continue
    By Elwood Brehmer • May 28, 2015 4:27 pm

    Pebble Limited Partnership and the Environmental Protection Agency finally agree on one thing: their court fight should move forward. Each…

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    Judge allows for subpoena in Pebble lawsuit
    Judge allows for subpoena in Pebble lawsuit
    April 1, 2015 1:27 pm

    JUNEAU (AP) — A federal judge says the group behind the proposed Pebble Mine can serve a subpoena on an…

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    Alaska Supreme Court  to consider setnet ban initiative later this year
    Alaska Supreme Court to consider setnet ban initiative...
    By DJ Summers • March 18, 2015 3:20 pm

    The Alaska Fisheries Conservation Alliance filed its final brief with the Alaska Supreme Court on March 5 to allow a…

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    Transition team’s report puts priority on fish
    Transition team’s report puts priority on fish
    By Cristy Fry • January 28, 2015 1:04 pm

    Gov. Bill Walker’s office has released the report from his fisheries transition team which sets out priorities, recommendations and possible…

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    Let’s protect Bristol Bay
    Let’s protect Bristol Bay
    December 10, 2014 3:47 pm

    Too few Alaskans know the humbling beauty of the Alaska Peninsula and the imposing journey into Bristol Bay. But over…

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