The visit to the remote Southeast Alaska village was part of an ongoing effort to apologize for the religious group’s participation in the forced assimilation of the Tlingit people.
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Smoke from Canada wildfires tinges the sky over parts of Southeast Alaska
Canadian wildfires are producing just enough smoke to start hazing up the skies in the southern panhandle.
Arizona-based scientist developing geologic map of Southeast Alaska
The map could have applications from educating tourists to helping prospectors find gold and communities prepare for landslides.
9th Circuit Court judges hear oral appeals for king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Although there’s no decision yet, a panel of judges expressed sympathy for the coastal communities that could be hurt by the order.
Tongass National Forest exits years-long insect outbreak with a ‘bad haircut’
Insect infestations began tearing through Southeast Alaska years ago, leaving behind scores of balding trees and annoyed hikers.
9th Circuit to hear oral arguments on Southeast king salmon troll fishery lawsuit
Federal judges will hear oral arguments Thursday in an appeal of a ruling that threatened to halt the Southeast troll fishery for king salmon.