Representatives of five Southeast Alaska communities continue their fight for recognition under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. But they’re still facing opposition.
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New state Forest Service leader has Alaska experience
“We spent 23 years together in Alaska and just having an opportunity to come back and re-engage with folks and work on Alaska issues has just been a dream of mine,” said incoming Regional Forester David Schmid.
Alaska’s top Forest Service official is retiring
Regional Forester Beth Pendleton will retire in April after eight years in the position.
Southeast tribes broaden transboundary alliance
More than 30 representatives met recently at the Tulalip Indian Reservation, between Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
Trump tariffs could jack up boat prices
The general manager of Bay Weld Boats in Homer says he’s seen in some cases 50 to 60 percent increases the purchasing prices of aluminum as aluminum users stocked up ahead of the tariff announcement.
Ferry LeConte down for repairs
The Juneau-based ship will miss sailings to and from Gustavus, Hoonah, Haines and Skagway.