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Alaska

The culling of Alaska’s bears and wolves | #alaska | #politics

This article was originally published by Grist and is republished here by permission. As spring arrived in southwestern Alaska, a handful of people from the state Department of Fish and Game rose early and climbed into small airplanes. Pilots flew through alpine valleys, where ribs of electric green growth emerged from a blanket of snow. Their […]

Alaska

Biden administration cancels remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge | PA Power and Policy | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — In an aggressive move that angered Republicans, the Biden administration canceled the seven remaining oil and gas leases in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, overturning sales held in the Trump administration’s waning days, and proposed stronger protections against development on vast swaths of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. The Department […]

Alaska

Explore a vibrant world of arts and culture in Anchorage | #alaska | #politics

People look at art displayed at the Anchorage Museum in downtown Anchorage during First Friday on Dec. 2, 2022. (Emily Mesner / ADN) Whether you’re culturally curious, into the arts or hung up on history, Anchorage’s arts and culture scene has you covered. Museums and galleries across town showcase perspectives, experiences, treasures and truths that […]

Alaska

US reinstates road, logging restrictions on Alaska forest | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A federal agency said Wednesday it is reinstating restrictions on road-building and logging on the country’s largest national forest in southeast Alaska, the latest move in a long-running fight over the Tongass National Forest. The U.S. Department of Agriculture in late 2021 announced that it was beginning the process of repealing […]

Alaska

Hunter bear bait ban proposed for Alaska national preserves | #alaska | #politics

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bear hunters in Alaska would no longer be able to use bait, such as pastries, dog food or bacon grease, under a proposed rule by the National Park Service on Friday that would prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in the state. It’s the latest in a dispute over what animal […]

Alaska

Hunter bear bait ban proposed for Alaska national preserves | Politics | #alaska | #politics

Mayor

Arlington Heights mayor says it’s ‘certainly possible’ village rejects Bears move

Arlington Heights officials say Bears stadium is ‘not a done deal’ Elected officials in Arlington Heights are making it clear the Bears move is not a done deal. ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – Elected officials in Arlington Heights are making it clear that the Bears move is not a done deal. Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes said Monday that it’s “certainly possible” the village […]

Alaska

Campground seen as stopgap for unhoused people in Anchorage | Govt. & Politics | #alaska | #politics

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Dozens of people experiencing homelessness in Alaska’s largest city will now camp at a city-owned site where bears recently tumbled through belongings, as a major local shelter closes. The Sullivan Arena, which provided shelter for hundreds of people nightly for more than two years, is closing Thursday. The use of Anchorage’s […]

Alaska

Campground seen as stopgap for unhoused people in Anchorage | National Politics | #alaska | #politics

City Council

Whitefish Council considers garbage rate increase for bear-resistant containers | #citycouncil

Whitefish City Council on Monday will consider increasing the garbage collection rate by about $6.50 per month for residences as a result of requiring the use of bear-resistant trash containers. City staff has been working with the city garbage contractor Republic Services and Montana, Fish, Wildlife and Parks for several years to identify solutions to […]