One tribal administrator hopes the group’s visit jump-starts funding for basic necessitates like water, sewer, electricity, and housing.
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Ferry chief: Design of Tustumena’s replacement is ready
The new ship is estimated to cost around $237 million. Transportation officials hope it gets 90 percent federal funding in 2019.
Pletnikoff family sues City of Kodiak, police over pepper spray incident
Nick Pletnikoff, who has autism, was pepper-sprayed outside his home by Kodiak police in September. He was never charged with a crime. The family is suing for more than $100,000 plus punitive damages.
Scientists find PSP, other toxins in most marine mammal species
For the first time, scientists have documented the prevalence of two biotoxins in Alaska’s marine mammal population above the Arctic Circle.
Governor taps Ruffner for fish board, again
For 40 years, someone from Bristol Bay has sat on the state Board of Fisheries. Next fall, that might not be the case.
Missing man sought in connection with Aniak death also found dead
After discovering a dead man with a gunshot wound in his head at an Aniak man’s home last weekend, Alaska State Troopers have now located the home’s resident, also dead.





