Since the beginning of the pandemic, Angoon has seen a total of 51 positive cases and one death.
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New Juneau-based medevac jet has more room for patients and families
Airlift Northwest’s newest aircraft replaces a slightly smaller Lear Jet 31.
Infrastructure bill could boost ferries, energy projects in Southeast
Participants at a town hall forum discussed Southeast Alaska infrastructure projects — like energy projects and ferry funding — that could become possible with new funding.
CARES Act data reveals disparities in payouts to Native corporations
Some of the village corporations got large payouts while Juneau-based Sealaska, the corporation with the most shareholders, got the least of the 13 regional corporations. Corporation executives say they’re still trying to understand the wide disparities in disbursements.
Alaska ferry system adds Angoon stops for guests attending Kookesh memorial
The memorial service for Kookesh will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 4.
Friends and colleagues remember Tlingit leader Kookesh as a man of the people
Albert Kookesh, the Tlingit leader, Indigenous rights advocate, culture bearer, politician and basketball player, died Friday at 72. His death is reverberating across the state and his home region of Southeast Alaska.
Angoon lands nearly $2 million grant to boost local tourism
Angoon sees a steady stream of tourists in the summer, but the community has no visitor center.
After weeks of water woes, Angoon gets Coast Guard assist
The Coast Guard’s water delivery helped relieve pressure on the town’s water system so they could get it back up and running.
Angoon’s Native corporation welcomes new president and CEO
Debbie Atuk took over as the President and CEO of Kootznoowoo Incorporated in February after a career in corporate finance and business.
‘They’re going to be safe’: Bill would protect Unangax̂ cemetery at Funter Bay
Adding the cemetery to Funter Bay State Marine Park would mean the land couldn’t be sold or developed, and people would always be able to care for the cemetery.