Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska

Southeast Alaska’s regional Native corporation is making more money. That’s allowing it to double dividends and increase scholarships.

A statewide Native organization wants Alaskans to recognize, discuss and repair the impacts of racism.

The Alaska Marine Highway System has enough money to sail through the end of June. A bill signed by the governor fills an 11-week funding gap.

Representatives of five Southeast Alaska communities continue their fight for recognition under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. But they’re still facing opposition.

Southeast Alaska’s Gold Medal Basketball Tournament began more than 70 years ago, which means many players and volunteers are following in their parents’ footsteps. 

“We spent 23 years together in Alaska and just having an opportunity to come back and re-engage with folks and work on Alaska issues has just been a dream of mine,” said incoming Regional Forester David Schmid.