The parade of oil, mining and timber advocates and prominent politicians who decry Ballot Measure 1, the initiative that addresses salmon-producing freshwater habitat, is impressive… Continue reading
The future of our state is at stake.
Salmon were once abundant all over the world. Rivers and streams from Spain to Scandinavia were filled with them, as were Japan and Russia. North… Continue reading
Gubernatorial hopeful Mark Begich has strived to paint his candidacy and his priorities as the solution to revive our state economy. But many of his… Continue reading
Can a person stand for Alaska and also stand for salmon? On Nov. 6, we have the opportunity to vote on Ballot Measure 1, also… Continue reading
This is the first of three articles the Empire looking at Ballot Measure 1’s legal language.
How your vote could affect permitting for major construction.
Alaskans will vote on the Stand For Salmon initiative on Nov. 6. The opposition to this measure has used trickery, deception, exaggeration and now outright… Continue reading
Ballot Measure 1, up for a vote during the statewide election Nov. 6, provides three tracks for development projects on salmon habitat in Alaska. Some… Continue reading
The largest commercial fishing trade organization on the West Coast announced Monday its support for Ballot Measure 1, which would change how the State of… Continue reading
Alaska does not have a problem with salmon habitat in its streams and rivers.
Salmon have always been and will always be a vital part of our culture, history and way of life.
It is our turn now to speak to future Alaskans and speak for the salmon we hope to entrust to them.
Vote for the fish on Nov. 6 because they can’t vote for themselves. The foundation of our ecosystem and our economy is salmon. The seafood… Continue reading
Ballot Measure 1 is a solution looking for a problem.
Why not vote on the side of our salmon?
Former scientists and fisheries managers are taking sides over Ballot Measure 1.
