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State commission approves new borough government in northern Southeast Alaska
A five-member state commission has approved plans for a new local government centered on the Southeast Alaska town of Hoonah.
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After decades of trying, state commission approves Hoonah petition to create Alaska’s newest borough
The state will hold a special election for registered voters in the proposed borough to vote on it. If approved, the Xunaa ...
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Early election results mistakenly showed imprisoned U.S. House candidate leading in one Southeast Alaska precinct
Unofficial results from the Division of Elections early last week showed one Southeast Alaska precinct seemed to overwhelmingly choose a peculiar candidate for the U.S. House — a man currently ...
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Alaska commercial fisherman could get 6 months in prison for trying to kill sperm whale
Federal prosecutors are also recommending that Dugan Paul Daniels pay a $25,000 fine and be banned from commercial fishing ...
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Southeast Alaska fisher could get six months in prison after attempting to kill sperm whale
Federal prosecutors are recommending that an Alaska fisher serve six months in prison, pay a $25,000 fine and be banned from ...
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Greens Creek Mine in Southeast Alaska gets feds’ approval to begin expansion
The move will extend the Admiralty Island mine's operations for up to 18 years, with new environmental mitigation and ...
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Republican Jeremy Bynum leads race for southern Southeast Alaska’s House District 1
With all ten precincts reporting, Bynum has earned more than 51% of the vote. If he maintains that lead, he'll win the ...
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Explore Alaska’s Lesser Known Parks Just Before the Snow Falls
As the fall colors fade and the crisp air signals winter’s imminent arrival, there is still time to explore some of Alaska’s lesser-known parks before heavy snowfall hits the ground.
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New Clues Reveal Genetic Diversity among Alaska’s Harbor Porpoises
Powerful tools reveal hidden structure of harbor porpoise population. Harbor porpoises are shy, elusive creatures that live ...
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What will Trump as president again and a more liberal Alaska Legislature mean for Juneau?
Trump backers in Juneau — some who acknowledge they’re outnumbered locally and say they risk being ostracized, or worse, by ...
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Talk on the Rock: Emily Klosterman on her diving life in Southeast Alaska and the tropics; and what it takes to get there
Professional diver Emily Klosterman speaks with KSTK's Colette Czarnecki about her underwater passion, what's involved with ...