A fire warning issued for parts of northern Southeast has been expanded to the whole region
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Legislature backs Tongass takeover plan
The Legislature has voted to support state plans to take over acreage in the Tongass National Forest.
Court: Reinstate Tongass roadless rule exemption
A federal appeals court issued an opinion Wednesday saying the roadless rule should not apply to Alaska’s Tongass National Forest.
Measure calls for Tongass timber takeover
Legislation urging the state to take over some Tongass forest lands is attracting questions and opposition.
Panel will target Tongass plan rewrite, timber transition
The Forest Service is setting up an advisory board to help rewrite the Tongass National Forest’s management plan.
Timber, new districts among region’s top stories
The ferry system’s 50th anniversary and a leadership change at Sealaska are among other top regional stories.