Festival celebrates Buddy Tabor, Barb Kalen
Southeast Alaska lost two well-known and much-loved acoustic musicians during the past year.
Video: Tennessee jug band plays folk fest
Alaska Folk Festival guest artists The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band perform the song “Big Daddy” at Centennial Hall in Juneau on April 12, 2012.
Southeast harbors targeted for upgrades
It looks like about 10 Southeast Alaska boat harbors will see repairs or construction soon. The capital budget moving through the Legislature provides millions for docks, ramps and associated facilities.
Japanese ship watched for oil, debris after being sunk
The Coast Guard is watching for fuel and debris from a derelict Japanese fishing vessel it sank off the coast of Southeast Alaska on Thursday.
Parnell seeks Native backing for scholarships
Governor Seal Parnell is asking Alaska Native leaders to lobby the Legislature in support of his education initiatives.
Redistricting plan changes skip Southeast
The latest reapportionment plan makes no changes to Southeast Alaska election district boundaries. But parts of that plan will likely be altered because it does not meet federal requirements protecting minority voting strength.
Water, sewer task force bills take a step forward
A measure helping villages set up safe water and sewer systems is getting some attention in the Legislature.
Angoon fishery petition before subsistence board
Kootznoowoo Incorporated says state-managed commercial fishing is hurting subsistence harvests near Angoon.
Rescues, service bring ferry system attention
The state’s Marine Transportation Advisory Board has added its voice to a legislative citation commending the Alaska Marine Highway System.
