(Anchorage, AK) – On Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason rejected the United States’ efforts to restrict the application of well-established federal law in determining whether the State of Alaska is the rightful owner of submerged lands below the upper North Fork of the Fortymile River. The Fortymile River is 180 miles east of […]
The Yukon River village of Galena and the University of Alaska Fairbanks will investigate whether in-river turbines can provide electricity to the community. The UAF Alaska Center for Energy and Power and the nonprofit Sustainable Energy for Galena Alaska will explore the idea. Their project has received a $9.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy. The project […]
JUNEAU, AK – Tuesday the Mother Kuskokwim Tribal Coalition applauded the introduction of the “Balance for the Kuskokwim River Act,” HB 357 by Rep. CJ McCormick (D-Bethel), a bill that would codify the designation of the Kuskokwim as a Tier III waterbody under the Federal Clean Water Act. The bill would ensure that the water […]
On Christmas day troopers responded to a multi-vehicle accident on the Glenn Highway near the Knik River bridge. When troopers and EMS arrived at the scene they identified seven vehicles involved in the incident. The investigation found icy conditions were responsible for the crashes. Injuries incurred in the multi-collisions were limited to two juveniles who […]