Southeast tribal governments are meeting with biologists and other experts during the Southeast Environmental Conference Sept. 5-8 in Wrangell. They’re planning for the impacts of climate change.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Transportation Department names new regional director
A longtime Southeast resident is taking over one of the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ regional offices.
Southeast gets a lot of rain, but it doesn’t compare to what Harvey brought
Southeast sees an incredible amount of rain each year. How’s that compare with what’s been happening in Texas? Here’s a perspective from a former resident.
State transportation expert retiring after 35 years
Mike Coffey’s 35 years with the state gives him a longtime perspective on state roads, highways and airports. He’s retiring at the end of August.
Former senator, longtime Native leader Kookesh fighting cancer
A longtime Alaska political and business leader is fighting prostate cancer. Former Sen.Albert Kookesh of Angoon spent 16 years in the Alaska Legislature and 14 years heading up Sealaska’s governing board.
Sidelined ferry bid deadline delayed – again
The state has pushed back the bid deadline for the ferry Taku – again. That’s because a potential buyer wants more time.