Hydaburg is losing its Head Start program. It’s one response to sequestration, which cut the federal preschool education and screening program.
Ed Schoenfeld, CoastAlaska
State blocks $15 million Hoonah dock grant
State officials say they’ll withdraw funding for a $15 million Hoonah dock unless the Southeast city changes its location.
Sequestration’s cuts shorten Head Start year
The Tlingit-Haida Central Council’s Head Start program serves more than 250 Southeast Alaska preschoolers. But they’ll have less time in the classroom this year due to budget cuts tied to sequestration.
Medevac insurer may get license back
A popular medevac insurance company says it’s close to resuming business in Alaska. Apollo Medi Trans stopped renewing policies earlier this year, leaving many customers without coverage.
Reservations computer crash delays Alaska flights
Flights to and from Alaska were among those affected by a recent international computer system breakdown.
Alaska, Canada paddlers link two Metlakatlas
Six traditional canoes have retraced a historic Tsimshian route from British Columbia’s northern coast to southern Southeast Alaska.