Economy

Alaska regulatory officials are holding public hearings in both the Kuskokwim and Cook Inlet areas for Donlin Gold’s proposal to lease state land for its 315-mile natural gas pipeline. The pipeline would go from Cook Inlet, across the mountains, and down to the Upper Kuskokwim area to run a large power plant at Donlin Gold’s mining site near Crooked Creek.

Federal income tax filing season has begun, and free help to complete this filing is coming to Bethel this weekend. The Alaska Business Development Center is bringing volunteers to town who can walk you through the process. They'll be at the Long House Hotel this Friday through Sunday at the following times:

There are more public comments in store for the proposed Donlin gold mine. The mine could be one of the biggest in the world, and so it requires lot of infrastructure to maintain its operations. 

Legal maneuvering continues in the suit filed by the Calista Regional Native Corporation against its former board chairman, Col. Wayne Don. Both sides have now agreed to go into mediation, scheduled for Friday, January 18 before former State Supreme Court Chief Justice Dana Fabe. Don’s attorney, Sam Fortier, says that he has little hope that both sides will come to an agreement.

Eligible Alaska residents can once again apply for their 2019 Permanent Fund Dividends online. The online application system reopened on Monday afternoon following a nearly week-long shut down.

Going into the new year, the Orutsararmiut Native Traditional Council is going to be operating with more money, which means more services for members.

This year, Orutsararmiut Native Council is broadening its services for Elders and tackling potential elder abuse.