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The totem pole, called a Kootéeyaa in Lingít, was designed and raised to honor the community’s rich fishing history and traditions.

Former chief says he was pushed out of his role because he began investigating complaints of misconduct against some city leaders.

A Coast Guard public information officer confirmed the names of the missing Wednesday morning. They are: Travis Kapp, Jacob Hannah, Alex Ireland, Emilio Celaya-Talamantez and Michael Brown.

The state will hold a special election for registered voters in the proposed borough to vote on it. If approved, the Xunaa Borough would be the first since Petersburg in 2013.

Staff with Alaska’s Local Boundary Commission cited “substantive concerns” with the plan. The five members of the commission are set to travel to Hoonah for a public hearing on Sept. 5.

An expert is visiting Southeast Alaska communities this week to talk to medical workers and first responders on documenting and reporting abuse. 

The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida’s broadband service is working to expand access to a federally awarded broadband service in Hoonah, to ensure they can keep the license. “It’s important to defend and keep wireless spectrum in Tribal communities to help uphold and preserve sovereignty and infrastructure,” said Chris Cropley with Tidal Network, the…

Thunder Mountain’s head coach says the tournament showcases the deep pool of talented female athletes in Alaska.

The bear bins were too expensive for Hoonah until a large grant came their way.

Cook is the third person to die in Alaska Department of Corrections custody this year. And his death fits a pattern.