Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska, Author at KFSK

Author: Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska

Alaska fishermen appeal Carnival’s $20 million pollution settlement

A trio of Alaskans are asking a federal appeals court to invalidate a $20 million settlement negotiated between Carnival Corp. and the Justice Department. The Miami-based owner of Holland America, Princess Cruise Lines and others says it’s strengthening its compliance procedures and pledges to do better.

Hoonah taps federal funds to ease cruise visitor congestion

Hoonah is set to receive more than $4 million in federal funding to ease congestion from cruise ship visitors. The Southeast community is expecting more than 400,000 cruise passengers in 2020.

Kake tribe urges renaming Saginaw Bay over ‘Kake War’ connection

Alaska lawmakers support changing the name of Saginaw Bay to Skanax Bay. The name honors the U.S.S. Saginaw which bombarded Tlingit villages in 1869’s Kake War.

Hunting by bike banned around Greens Creek Mine

The Alaska Board of Game has prohibited hunting with the aid of bicycles or any wheels along a forest service road leading to the Hecla Greens Creek Mine on Admiralty Island. The mine company had raised safety concerns over its mine trucks sharing the road with mountain bikes.