Gold Medal brings Southeast to Juneau
The Gold Medal Basketball Tournament is happening in Juneau this week.
Draft otter handicraft rules face scrutiny
The federal government has a new proposal for defining handicrafts made out of sea otter pelts. But it’s not what some crafts-makers expected.
SEACC backs Sealaska bill, 9 towns oppose it
A major Southeast Alaska environmental organization has endorsed the latest Sealaska land-selection legislation. But a group of communities on or near Prince of Wales Island continues to strongly oppose the measure.
Otter bounty bill gets good, bad reviews
A bill rewarding sea otter hunters was praised and panned at its first hearing on Wednesday.
Hoonah hydroproject will cut diesel use
Hoonah is a big step closer to generating power from a nearby waterway. But the project developer needs to change its rate structure to fully benefit the community.
Otter-bounty bill faces opposition
Legislation proposing sea-otter bounties will get its first hearing next week. It’s already drawing opposition from environmental groups and the federal marine mammal protection agency.
Shuttle plans lambasted at hearing
New shuttle ferry plans were roundly criticized during a legislative hearing Tuesday, though there was some support.
Fast ferry Fairweather delays return to service
The fast ferry Fairweather is returning to Southeast service a little later than expected.
Updated: One dead, two injured in Haines skiing incident
One person is dead and two are injured after a backcountry skiing accident near Haines on Sunday.
Tribal leader opposes assault weapons
An influential Southeast Alaska tribal leader says he supports banning assault weapons. Tlingit-Haida Central Council President Ed Thomas says the proposed ban should not be considered a gun-rights issue.
