Southeast Alaska shows population growth
Many communities in Southeast Alaska have seen population declines for a decade or more, but there appears to be a turnaround.
Scientists search Southeast beaches for tsunami debris
Five NOAA scientists are scouting Southeast Alaska beaches for debris from last year’s Japanese tsunami.
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.
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.
Alaska watershed groups plan more collaboration
Activists across Alaska are organizing to protect local watersheds. They met last week in Juneau to compare notes and make plans for future efforts.
Otter measure drops whole-pelt sales provision
The House Resources Committee has approved a scaled-back measure aimed at increasing sea otter harvests. It’s a significant change for the resolution authored by Wrangell Representative Peggy Wilson.
Celebration 2012 embraces Native art
This year’s Celebration Native cultural event will have an added focus on art.
Southeast 2011 roundup: Redistricting, roadless, ferries
One of Southeast Alaska’s biggest stories of 2011 was reapportionment, or election district realignment.
Population shifts will cost the region two of its eight legislative seats in the 2012 elections. And some felt the way the districts were reconfigured divided close communities.
SE votes on plastic bags, hydro, alcohol tax
Southeast Alaskans head to the polls on Tuesday, October 4th. They will choose city and borough leaders and voice opinions on a variety of ballot … more
