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Bill would decrease regs on smaller boats
A bill is currently making its way through Congress that could save a world of hassle and possible…
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Begich speaks out against Pebble mine
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Mark Begich has come out against the proposed Pebble mine, calling the massive gold-and-copper…
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EPA report: Large-scale mining could devastate Bristol Bay fish, people
JUNEAU — A government report indicates a large-scale copper and gold mine in Alaska’s Bristol Bay region could…
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State, feds to close three area waste wells
In an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities will…
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Council seeks to rescind mine study comments
JUNEAU — The Iliamna Village Council has asked to rescind an analysis it submitted to the U.S. Environmental…
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Murkowski: Pebble should provide more specifics
JUNEAU — U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski called on the companies seeking to develop a massive copper and gold…
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DEC extends public review of West Eagle drilling plan
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation last week extended for 10 days the public review of Buccaneer Alaska’s…
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Alaska Senate passes permitting proposal
JUNEAU — The state could move toward taking responsibility for dredge-and-fill permits from the U.S. Army Corps of…
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Begich, EPA trying to do right thing
Sen. Mark Begich deserves a lot of credit for his recent comments on the EPA study of the…
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Begich’s comments show willingness to be voice of reason on Pebble project
We were pleased to see Sen. Mark Begich’s comments about the EPA’s watershed assessment for Bristol Bay during…