The Petersburg borough has rejected applications for the recall of four borough assembly members. The borough’s attorney has recommended against issuing recall petitions and defended the assembly’s decision to meet in May behind closed doors.
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New Tlingit teachers weave language education into Kake’s Culture Camp
For almost 30 years, the remote village of Kake has been running its annual summer Keex’ Kwaan Culture Camp – a chance for kids and adults to practice and celebrate Tlingit traditions. It’s the longest running camp of its kind in Alaska. This year, two young women are taking over the reins from a cherished elder and are bringing more Tlingit language to camp and into Kake.
Southeast Alaska State Fair kicks off Thursday
Haines is getting ready for a weekend full of music, food and Ferris wheels. The 49th annual Southeast Alaska State Fair takes place Thursday through Sunday.
Late state budget delays fall-winter-spring ferry schedule
Alaskans have until the end of the month to tell the Marine Highway System what they think of its fall, winter and spring sailing plans.
Joplin pleads not guilty to murder, theft in Ketchikan doctor’s death
Jordan Joplin, 32, of Washington state pleaded not guilty Monday to first- and second-degree murder charges in the the March 16 death of Ketchikan surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia.
Consultants estimate economic loss if Skagway can’t dock bigger ships
Skagway could miss out on $15 million to $30 million over 20 years if it doesn’t renovate its port for larger cruise ships, according to port consultants who delivered the message to residents last week.
Driver facing murder charges in fatal July 4 crash in Petersburg
The driver of a van that crashed July 4, 2016, in Petersburg has been charged with murder and manslaughter for the deaths of two of young women in that accident.
A Juneau grand jury returned a five-count indictment Thursday against William Christopher “Chris” Allen, 24.
2 Haines food entrepreneurs are finalists in Southeast business contest
The contest is a partnership between Spruce Root Inc. and The Nature Conservancy. This year, Path to Prosperity is focused on local food.
Man indicted for murder in death of Ketchikan Dr. Eric Garcia
First- and second-degree murder charges have been filed against 32-year-old Jordan Joplin for the mid-March death of Ketchikan surgeon Dr. Eric Garcia. Joplin has been in custody since late March on related theft charges. A Ketchikan Grand Jury Friday handed down indictments also charging him with homicide. Dr. Eric Garcia was found dead on March…
Gustavus Community Center gets a boost from the Rasmuson Foundation
Efforts to build a community center in Gustavus is getting a boost from the Rasmuson Foundation which announced it’s awarding a local nonprofit a $400,000 grant. The community is working to build a 200-seat center that could open its doors in 2018.