Outdoors

Sep 10 2017
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Rep. Young apologizes for his ‘offending words’ on House floor

By | Federal Government, Nation & World, Outdoors, Wildlife

Alaska’s U.S. Rep. Don Young reverted to form Thursday night. He spoke somewhat harshly of another lawmaker on the floor of the U.S. House. Judged against his past statements, it was nothing spectacular. But then Young did something unusual: He made nice.

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Aug 31 2017
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Students at St. Paul’s reindeer camp butcher a female from the island’s herd. This summer, the tribal government organized the camp as part of its effort to develop a more robust reindeer management program. (Photo by Laura Kraegel/KUCB)

St. Paul Island ramps up reindeer program to improve food security

By | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Alaska Native Government & Policy, Aleutians, Arts & Culture, Food, Outdoors, Subsistence, Wildlife

For the last century, reindeer have roamed St. Paul Island without much oversight. But now, the tribal government is stepping up its management style to boost subsistence options and the local economy.

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