Don Young says he’ll re-introduce his own Sealaska land-selections bill next year – a version without changes proposed by Lisa Murkowski. Murkowski, meanwhile, says she’ll make further adjustments and hold another round of regional meetings on the measure. What happens depends on the results of November’s elections, which could bring in candidates who want to…
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Sealaska HQ goes to wood pellet heat
This 19-foot tall, 12-foot wide silo will hold 19 tons of wood pellets that will start heating Sealaska Plaza starting in November. (Photo by Casey Kelly/KTOO). A new addition to Sealaska Plaza went up over the weekend, and while it hasn’t attracted much attention yet, it’s certainly hard to miss. It’s a 19-foot tall, 12-foot…
Sealaska picks regional development CEO
Sealaska has named the new head of a subsidiary tasked with economic development in Southeast’s small communities. Russell Dick is the new CEO of Haa Aaní LLC, which will focus on resource extraction and other business ventures.Related Link: Head an extended interview and find links to related reports.
Sealaska lands bill could survive Murkowski loss
Lisa Murkowski’s defeat could impact the chances of Sealaska’s lands legislation passing. The Republican U.S. senator was the bill’s main backer in Congress. And primary winner Joe Miller has spoken against it. But the other two members of Alaska’s Congressional delegation say they’ll keep the measure in play.Related Link: See the latest returns, link to…
Prosecutors ask for John Marvin Jr.’s bail set at $1M
One-million dollars bail set for the Hoonah man accused of shooting and killing two police officers. John Marvin, Jr., 45, appeared in Juneau District Court on Tuesday. He was escorted by a state trooper and a judicial services officer, and dressed in red prison pants and shirt, and slip-on shoes with his hands & feet cuffed and…
Officers reported killed in Hoonah, stand-off underway
Two Hoonah police officers died after being shot Saturday night. The alleged shooter remains in his house, surrounded by law-enforcement officers. The officers have been identified as 32-year-old Sergeant Anthony Wallace and 39-year-old patrol officer Matt Tokuoka. Both died of wounds inflicted by a single gunman. The suspect is identified as John Marvin Jr., a…