The Douglas Indian Association wants you to know its traditional territory stretches far beyond its namesake city and island. A recent boat tour covered some of the T’aaḵu Kwáan’s lands.
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No charges filed in Mount Polley mine disaster
The British Columbia government won’t file charges in the Mount Polley mine disaster. Critics in Southeast say the lack of enforcement action increases their concerns about transboundary mines.
Forest Service could delay Wrangell contaminated soil move
The U.S. Forest Service could put the brakes on a state plan to store contaminated soil near a Wrangell recreation area.
Cruise-ship tourism will expand next summer
Alaska’s cruise ship passenger numbers are expected to top 1 million this year. Next year, another 60,000 will show up.
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.
Newly found disease could threaten Southeast Alaska spruce
A fungus that’s damaged trees in Southcentral and Interior Alaska has been discovered in Southeast. But there’s a chance its spread could be stopped.
Amalga Harbor hatchery chum run opened to seiners
Southeast seiners will have a shot at a large run of hatchery chums for six hours Thursday. The opening is at Amalga Harbor, about 20 miles northwest of downtown Juneau.
Tulsequah Chief Mine controversy deepens as it courts new investors
Southeast Alaska tribal groups are calling for cleanup of British Columbia’s long-abandoned Tulsequah Chief Mine. The call comes as a Canadian investment firm shops the prospect to potential new owner.
Municipal workers, Wrangell Borough officials return to bargaining table
Wrangell’s municipal workers’ strike is over, at least for now. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and Wrangell Borough officials returned to the bargaining table today. That came as the 24 striking workers went back to their jobs.
Shareholders re-elect Sealaska board incumbents
The management slate won this year’s Sealaska board election. Three incumbents and a newcomer who ran with them beat out eight independent candidates.