Conservation group's lawsuit seeks to speed listing of Alaska king salmon under Endangered Species Act The lawsuit asks a judge to order the service to "promptly issue" its decision on the petition by a specific date.
A Canadian gold mine spill raises fears among Alaskans on the Yukon River Officials say cyanide pollution at Victoria Gold’s Eagle Mine poses no health risks to Alaskans. But advocates worry it could compound a yearslong salmon crisis on the Yukon River — and should draw new attention to Canadian mines in areas that drain into Alaska waterways.
