Alaska has another tool in the fight against opioids. Public health officials are distributing thousands of disposal bags that chemically react and leave no trace of the drugs.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Central Council plans constitutional convention
Alaska’s largest tribal government is revamping its constitution with an eye toward greater efficiency and cultural context.
Rust delays ferry Matanuska’s return
The ferry Matanuska will take 10 days longer than expected to return from repairs. The ship was scheduled to resume service Feb. 10.
Who wants the state ferry Taku?
The Alaska Marine Highway wants to know whether any other government agencies want the ferry Taku. It’s another step toward selling the 350-foot-long ship.
Trump team met with Native leaders before inauguration
Before Trump’s inauguration, his transition team met with Native leaders to ask what they wanted out of the new administration.
Mental Health Trust backs off Southeast timber sales
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office will not pursue timber sales at controversial sites in Petersburg and Ketchikan – at least for now.