The Coast Guard is watching for fuel and debris from a derelict Japanese fishing vessel it sank off the coast of Southeast Alaska on Thursday.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
Parnell seeks Native backing for scholarships
Governor Seal Parnell is asking Alaska Native leaders to lobby the Legislature in support of his education initiatives.
Redistricting plan changes skip Southeast
The latest reapportionment plan makes no changes to Southeast Alaska election district boundaries. But parts of that plan will likely be altered because it does not meet federal requirements protecting minority voting strength.
Water, sewer task force bills take a step forward
A measure helping villages set up safe water and sewer systems is getting some attention in the Legislature.
Angoon fishery petition before subsistence board
Kootznoowoo Incorporated says state-managed commercial fishing is hurting subsistence harvests near Angoon.
Rescues, service bring ferry system attention
The state’s Marine Transportation Advisory Board has added its voice to a legislative citation commending the Alaska Marine Highway System.