Author: Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

Neighbors in Hyder, Alaska and British Columbia ask Canada to ease COVID-19 border restrictions

At the southeastern tip of Alaska’s panhandle lies the curious town of Hyder. It’s grown...

Forest Service revives Prince of Wales timber sale blocked by court

The 3,000-acre old growth timber harvest includes areas previously blocked by a federal court over its environmental review. Now, the U.S. Forest Service is starting over and giving the public until October 14 to comment.

South Revilla old growth logging proposal moves forward in Tongass

The U.S. Forest Service admits old growth logging around Carroll Inlet would further fragment wilderness habitat. But it says it’s necessary to support about 300 jobs in Southeast Alaska’s timber industry.

Owner of historic Wolf Creek Boatworks digs in as Forest Service sets deadline

The historic boatworks on Prince of Wales Island has been recognized as a piece of unique maritime heritage in Southeast Alaska. But it sits on leased federal forestland being transferred to the state’s mental health trust.

Alaska Marine Highway System task force seeks more input

The working group has a September 30 deadline to deliver its recommendations to the governor. It’s scheduled two public comment periods — Aug. 26 and Sept. 2 — to hear from Alaskans with opinions and perspectives on the state ferry system.