The three were initially charged earlier this year by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Anchorage. Despite similar details, the cases are not linked.
Southeast
Skagway’s ferry terminal is set to reopen weeks after sudden closure
The state closed the terminal abruptly last month due to structural damage.
Kake leader Joel Jackson dies at age 70
Joel Jackson, longtime Haida and Lingít advocate and president of the Organized Village of Kake, died on August 30 at age 70. Jackson spent much of his life advocating for cultural revitalization and continued protections in the Tongass National Forest.
Mayor says Haines is ‘bleeding young families’ as childcare options get even scarcer
A preschool’s closure is raising concerns about younger families’ ability to thrive in Haines, or even stay there.
UAS expands its reach, drawing students from more states
The University of Alaska Southeast has more than doubled the number of states nonresident students are coming from, thanks to the school’s new tuition policy and targeted recruitment.
In third place, U.S. Senate candidate Dan J. Sullivan says he doesn’t plan to withdraw
Sullivan’s home district of Petersburg favored Democrat Mary Peltola in the primary, followed by Senator Sullivan. Petersburg Sullivan received 66 votes locally at the polls, or 12% of the vote, on the day of the primary.