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In this July 13, 2007, 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 is proposing restrictions that would hinder plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. It is the latest in a long-running dispute over efforts by developers to advance a mine in a region known for its salmon runs. (AP Photo / Al Grillo)

EPA to decide next steps on Pebble Mine by Dec. 2

Debate has spanned several presidential administrations.

In this July 13, 2007, 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 is proposing restrictions that would hinder plans for a copper and gold mine in Alaska's Bristol Bay region. It is the latest in a long-running dispute over efforts by developers to advance a mine in a region known for its salmon runs. (AP Photo / Al Grillo)
Alaska Rep. Victor Kohring, R-Wasilla, is led into the Federal Court Room for arraignment in Juneau, Alaska on Friday, May 4, 2007. Kohring, a former Alaska lawmaker who was caught up in a corruption scandal that roiled the state Legislature more than 15 years ago, has died in a vehicle crash. (AP File Photo / Chris Miller)

Former Alaska lawmaker Kohring dies in vehicle crash

Car crash occurred Tuesday evening, according to troopers.

Alaska Rep. Victor Kohring, R-Wasilla, is led into the Federal Court Room for arraignment in Juneau, Alaska on Friday, May 4, 2007. Kohring, a former Alaska lawmaker who was caught up in a corruption scandal that roiled the state Legislature more than 15 years ago, has died in a vehicle crash. (AP File Photo / Chris Miller)
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Mind Lab Pro Reviews – What are Customers Saying?

Mind Lab Pro is an all-natural nootropic supplement designed to optimize your cognitive functions through eleven clinically studied ingredients. According to Opti-Nutra, the manufacturer, Mind… Continue reading

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Resurge Reviews: What are the Customers Saying?

Resurge is a daily weight loss supplement that includes eight (8) ingredients that push the body into significant weight loss with no extra effort by… Continue reading

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LeptiTrim Reviews – What are Lepti Trim Customers Saying?

As women maintaining their health becomes a very difficult task due to the number of daily chores they have to accomplish. Improper care of their… Continue reading

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Police calls for Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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Revive Daily Reviews – What are Revive Customers Saying?

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Puradrop Gummies Reviews – What are the Customers Saying?

Ever considered giving apple cider vinegar a shot? Can’t stand its bitter taste? Fortunately, supplement providers have developed a gummy formula that not only tastes… Continue reading

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LeanBean Reviews: What are the Customers Saying?

Leanbean Fat Burner is a weight loss supplement for women that caters specifically to women who like to live an active lifestyle. While the formula… Continue reading

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Altai Balance Review: Negative Customer Complaints to Worry About?

Altai Balance is a nutritional supplement that claims to target the root cause of unbalanced blood sugar. By taking Altai Balance daily, you can purportedly… Continue reading

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Opinion: Volunteers needed to help address beaver issues in Dredge Creek system

We’re looking for volunteers to work with one or two others for an hour or two once or twice a week.

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A beaver pauses on top of its dam.(Courtesy Photo / Chuck Caldwell)
A beaver pauses on top of its dam.(Courtesy Photo / Chuck Caldwell)
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Police calls for Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2022

This report contains public information from law enforcement and public safety agencies.

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This August 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows vials of the company's updated COVID-19 vaccine during production in Kalamazoo, Mich.  U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters, the first to directly target today's most common omicron strain. The move on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2022,  by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna  that already have saved millions of lives.  (Pfizer)

Should you get a new COVID booster? If so, when?

Answers to “Who’s eligible?” “What’s the difference?” And more.

This August 2022 photo provided by Pfizer shows vials of the company's updated COVID-19 vaccine during production in Kalamazoo, Mich.  U.S. regulators have authorized updated COVID-19 boosters, the first to directly target today's most common omicron strain. The move on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2022,  by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna  that already have saved millions of lives.  (Pfizer)
A voter in Juneau fills out their ballot during the Aug. 16 special general and primary elections. Two rural Alaska communities failed to open polling places on Election Day. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)

Two rural Alaska communities failed to open polling places on Election Day

Two voting stations in rural Alaska failed to open as scheduled on Alaska’s Aug. 16 election day, leaving local residents with no way to vote… Continue reading

A voter in Juneau fills out their ballot during the Aug. 16 special general and primary elections. Two rural Alaska communities failed to open polling places on Election Day. (Jonson Kuhn / Juneau Empire File)
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Opinion: We do not need to convene a constitutional convention

Ways to amend the constitution already exist.

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The sun sets behind an idle pump jack near Karnes City, USA, April 8, 2020. Oil prices are sagging amid fears of recessions across the globe. OPEC and allied countries are weighing what to do about that when they meet online Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. High oil prices were a bonanza for countries like Saudi Arabia over the summer, but now they're well off those highs. Saudi Arabia's oil minister has even said the group known as OPEC+ could cut production at any time. (AP Photo / Eric Gay)
The sun sets behind an idle pump jack near Karnes City, USA, April 8, 2020. Oil prices are sagging amid fears of recessions across the globe. OPEC and allied countries are weighing what to do about that when they meet online Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. High oil prices were a bonanza for countries like Saudi Arabia over the summer, but now they're well off those highs. Saudi Arabia's oil minister has even said the group known as OPEC+ could cut production at any time. (AP Photo / Eric Gay)
A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)

Ships in Port for the week of Sept. 4

Here’s what to expect this week.

A Princess Cruise Line ship is docked in Juneau on Aug. 25, 2021. (Michael Lockett / Juneau Empire File)
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Recogntions for the week of Sept. 4

Awards and honors.

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