Two weeks ago, Jacques Cooper was banished from Akiak by the local Native tribe. Now, the Tuluksak tribe might banish him too.
Government
PFD supporters plan to make case to voters
Sen. Wielechowski said he’s disappointed PFDs will no longer follow the formula that was used through 2015.
Sitnasuak Native Corporation opens lawsuit against three directors
The complaint, filed in the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, alleges that Barbara Amarok, Edna Baker and Charles Fagerstrom violated their fiduciary duties of loyalty and care by distributing an anonymous mailer that “misinformed Sitnasuak shareholders and damaged the corporation.”
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.
Alaska Supreme Court upholds PFD cuts
Justice Daniel Winfree wrote that the state law that started PFDs is subject to the Alaska Constitution’s ban on dedicating funds for specific purposes.
Gold claims expand as Herbert Glacier retreats
A Canadian mineral exploration firm expands drilling around the Herbert Glacier. This comes as the Juneau mayor’s mining task force considers streaming the city’s review authority.
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.
Akiak attempts to banish former VPO, alleged bootlegger
Accused of bootlegging and selling marijuana to adults and minors in the village, former Village Police Officer Jacques Cooper, 43, was banished August 10 from the Akiak community by the tribal council. The trouble is, he still hasn’t left.
Juneau representatives disappointed with lack of progress on budget plan
Southeast Alaska lawmakers spent time during the legislative session working to protect regional interests, including the ferry system.
Federal prosecutors may seek death penalty in Alaska cruise ship murder case
The judge gave the federal prosecutor 60 days to consider whether to pursue the death penalty. The defendant, Kenneth Manzanares of Santa Clara, Utah, pleaded not guilty to the first-degree murder charge in the death of his wife, Kristy.