Southeast’s regional Native corporation will pay out $10.6 million to its more than 22,000 members mid-month. That’s a third less than last spring.
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Longtime leader Rosita Worl to leave Sealaska board
One of the Sealaska regional Native corporation’s longest-serving leaders is stepping down. Rosita Worl says she will not run for another term after 30 years on the board.
Can home wood pellet boilers go from fringe to mainstream?
The Ketchikan airport has one. So does the Walter Sobeloff Building in downtown Juneau. Now, a fringe group of homeowners are installing wood pellet boilers to heat their homes.
Southeast’s top 2016 stories: Ferries, elections, forests, rivers
Southeast Alaska gained legislative power but lost ferry sailings in 2016. No new transboundary mines opened but Alaska-British Columbia safety talks advanced.
Sealaska Corp. announces $10.5 million in dividends
The Sealaska regional Native corporation will distribute $10.5 million to shareholders in November. That brings the 2016 total payout to a $26.4 million.
UAS vice chancellor, Sealaska board member nominated for AFN co-chair
Joe Nelson was nominated by the Southeast regional Native corporation at the AFN convention Thursday.
Bill would speed Tongass-Mental Health Trust land trade
A bill before Congress would speed a timberland trade between the federal government and the Alaska Mental Health Trust. It’s part of a larger legislative effort to increase logging in the Tongass National Forest.
New Sealaska board member targets change
Sealaska’s newest board member will continue to push for election and management changes. At least one long-time board member says she’s willing to listen.
Sealaska critic Mick Beasley elected to board of directors
He came in behind three incumbents, each of who ran as the board slate.
Sealaska shareholder election results to be announced Saturday
Sealaska shareholders will learn Saturday which of nine candidates will fill four seats on the Southeast regional Native corporation’s board of directors.