The landless movement is not without controversy. ANCSA mandated that the newly recognized Native corporations seek to make profits for their shareholders.
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Bycatch: What to know about the fish issue taking the spotlight in Alaska’s U.S. Senate race
The pollock industry’s accidental catch of salmon isn’t new but it’s landing with new political salience. Here’s a primer, and a tally of the special interest money.
Filling sandbags to prepare for Juneau’s glacial outburst flooding is quicker this year
An automatic sandbag filling machine provided by the Army Corps is making the work go a bit faster for residents in the flood zone.
Human remains discovered in freezer in Juneau
Juneau Deputy Police Chief Krag Campbell said it’s a suspicious death and investigators are not ruling out homicide.
New free vending machine in Juneau distributes lifesaving interventions
The vending machine is located at the tribe’s Edward K. Thomas Building – across the street from Sacred Grounds Cafe – and can be accessed 7 am to 5 pm weekdays.
Wrangell’s proposed repair shipyard could cost up to $726M
Wrangell’s shipyard would be built on an existing 42-acre deepwater port, which is a former mill site that the borough purchased for $2.5 million in 2022.