Two Alaska residents recently pleaded guilty to hunting violations during this year’s Haines moose hunt.
Southeast
Petersburg fire fighters respond to blaze Tuesday morning
Black smoke billowed from a wooded area near Wrangell Avenue about about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in Petersburg. Petersburg Fire Department responded to a fire where a two-story building, located back in the woods behind a home at 1312 N. Nordic Drive, was in flames. Power and Light workers were on the scene and climbed a nearby electrical pole to work…
Kake rebuilds community library, one book at a time
The Shirly Jackson Community Library, the former Kake Library, has been open for more than a year and seeks book donations to keep its collection fresh.
Bear unfazed by rubber bullets near Indian River in Sitka
A caller on Andrew P Hope Street requested an escort to a visitor’s car. After helping the woman safely to her vehicle, the responding officer located the bear nearby and shot at it with rubber bullets.
Bitter cold expected to stick around in Southeast, meteorologist says
After a mild start to December, it’s gotten bitter cold in Haines and Skagway, with temperatures dropping into the teens and single digits. With temperatures far below freezing, snowfall from the weekend is not likely to go anywhere soon.
Innovative Tlingit weaver was internationally renowned for baskets, textiles
Tlingit weaver Teri Rofkar died Dec. 2, 2016. She was 60. The Sitka resident was internationally renowned for her baskets and textiles, made from cedar, spruce tree roots and mountain goat wool collected along Sitka’s shores.
Snagging Savings: Energy audit designed to cut costs for fishermen
Sitka fishermen volunteer to audit how much fuel they’re using in hopes of cutting expenses and boosting profits.
Haines man who allegedly ‘pistol-whipped’ another man faces felony assault charge
A Haines man who allegedly shot at and “pistol whipped” another man was arrested Thursday.
Terrifying visages: Native armor inspired fear in foes
Tlingit battle helmets were designed to inspire fear. The thick, wooden head armor carried imagery of strong warriors, fierce animals or revered ancestors.
Ketchikan Senior Services to relocate to Saxman Senior Center
Ketchikan Senior Services is moving to a new location. A lease agreement was signed with the Tlingit-Haida Regional Housing Authority on Nov. 18. Programs will move from the Water Street building to the Saxman Senior Center in mid-December.