A Canadian mining company is exploring claims near the small town of Pelican on Chichagof Island.
Jacob Resneck, CoastAlaska
Jacob Resneck is CoastAlaska's regional news director based in Juneau. CoastAlaska is our partner in Southeast Alaska. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
New Seacoast Trust endowment will support Indigenous-led conservation and development projects
Sealaska Corporation and The Nature Conservancy have set aside $10 and $7 million respectively in seed money to help support the fund.
Alaska ferry link to Prince Rupert, British Columbia likely to resume
The shortest link between Southeast Alaska and the North American road system could open as early as next May.
Redistricting plan could force some Southeast incumbents to run against each other
Redistricting is shaping up to be the opening of a high stakes political exercise that will play out through the Nov. 10 deadline to settle political boundaries.
Southeast retains legislative seats under draft redistricting plan
A decade ago, Southeast lost a Senate and a House seat when the districts were redrawn due to population shifts.
Environmentalists threaten lawsuit over Southeast Alaska wolf population
A coalition of conservationists warn they’re preparing to sue for federal protections of Southeast Alaska’s wolves if the Biden administration doesn’t take concrete action soon.