Gil Truitt spent more than three decades teaching, coaching and leading teens at a government-run boarding high school. He’s been called a legend. Now, he’s received the highest form of recognition given by the state’s largest tribal government.
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Former senator, longtime Native leader Kookesh fighting cancer
A longtime Alaska political and business leader is fighting prostate cancer. Former Sen.Albert Kookesh of Angoon spent 16 years in the Alaska Legislature and 14 years heading up Sealaska’s governing board.
Southeast Alaska tribal government moves into defense contracts
Southeast Alaska’s regional tribal government is developing its business side. That’s because most of its funding comes from the government.
Southeast tribal court builds on its experience
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska’s tribal court just celebrated its 10th anniversary. It’s adding programs for its next decade.
Low salmon projections cancel popular Southeast spring king derby
Juneau’s Spring King Salmon Derby won’t happen this year, because there aren’t enough fish. State biologists predict chinook returns will be low this year.
Southeast tribal safety expert defends sections of SB 91
A Southeast tribal public safety leader says some of last year’s criminal justice reform changes are helping low-level criminals rejoin society.