The federal government instituted a near-total ban on the domestic commercial trade of African elephant ivory, but many Alaskans are concerned the backlash from this ban is affecting other ivories. St. Lawrence Islander Susie Silook is the author of a petition to protect walrus ivory and other marine mammal by-products from various states’ legislation that would see it banned as a response to the federal ban.
Northwest
Man sentenced for 2014 sexual assault of partially-disabled woman
A Kotzebue man has been sentenced to 36 years in prison for sexually assaulting a partially-disabled woman.
Kongiginak tribal police officer charged with assault after drinking confiscated alcohol
A tribal police officer from Kongiginak was charged with two counts of assault after he allegedly had a party with confiscated alcohol from the police station.
Troopers rescue stranded campers after river freezes
Three hunters were stranded at their campsite after the river they used to get there froze over while they were camping.
Nome City Council set to pass seasonal sales tax increase
Two ordinances regarding Nome city sales tax are in the second reading phase for tonight’s City Council meeting. One ordinance, if passed, would amend the deadline to apply for a sales tax exemption, and the other would increase the seasonal sales tax.
Alcohol tax revenue higher than expected in Bethel
Bethel has made more than a quarter of a million dollars from its 12 percent sales tax on alcohol since legal alcohol sales began in April.