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Coastal communities throughout Alaska, have environmental waivers that let them pipe minimally-treated sewage into the ocean. Many of the permits were issued decades ago, and water quality standards have since tightened. Now, Wrangell is one of the first of these towns to face huge costs as it looks at adding a disinfection process at its sewer plant. KSTK’s Sage Smiley reports.
Senator Jesse Kiehl and Representative Andi Story were in Haines this week. The two legislators came to listen to the concerns of Haines residents and present awards to three long-time citizens.
Senator Jesse Kiehl came to Haines to speak with his constituents. Among other things he explained how carbon sequestration could play a role in the state’s economy. We spoke with Kiehl about the new scheme.
The Polynesian Voyaging Society has docked their canoe Hōkūle‘a (pronouncer) in Haines. The canoe is at the center of a cultural renaissance for the Indigenous seafaring nations of the Pacific. We spoke with crew member Moani Heimuli about traditional navigation.
The Haines Planning Commission is scheduled to approve the 95% design for the Lutak dock at its Thursday meeting. A local environmental group released a document questioning the financial and legal grounds on which the dock is to be built. And the skagway police department audit is presented to the assembly.
A 60 foot polynesian voyaging canoe docked at in Haines on Monday afternoon. The Hokulea is about to embark on a trip around the Pacific.
Intrepid competitors pour into Washington state for the race to Alaska and rural Alaskans on WIC are going to have one less option for milk in grocery stores.
Beer drinkers from all over the region converged on Haines this weekend. The Southeast Alaska state fair hosted the 29th Beer Fest. We attended the event to sample the ambiance.
